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caress

UK
/kəˈrɛs/
US
/kəˈrɛs/

Translations

caressnoun
caresses
pl
UK
/kəˈrɛs/
US
/kəˈrɛs/
She felt a warm caress on her cheek as he brushed away a tear.
Elle sentit une caresse chaleureuse sur sa joue tandis qu’il essuyait une larme.
Additional translations
geste tendreS’emploie pour un geste d’affection ; moins littéral que caresse.
Synonyms
stroke
touch
nuzzle
kiss
pet
fondle
embrace
caressverb
caressed
Past Simple
caressed
Past Participle
caressing
Gerund
UK
/kəˈrɛs/
US
/kəˈrɛs/
She caressed the cat's fur softly as it purred in her lap.
Elle caressait doucement la fourrure du chat pendant qu’il ronronnait sur ses genoux.
Additional translations
caresserEmployé aussi au sens figuré pour exprimer l’attachement ou la tendresse envers un souvenir, une idée.
Synonyms
stroke
touch
fondle
pet
nuzzle
embrace
kiss
Antonyms
strike
hit
slap
punch

Definitions

caressnoun
A gentle or loving touch.
She felt a warm caress on her cheek as he brushed away a tear.
An act or gesture expressing affection, such as a hug or a kiss.
The mother gave her child a tender caress before bedtime.
caressverb
To touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate manner.
She caressed the cat's fur softly as it purred in her lap.
To treat with fondness or tenderness; to hold dear in one’s thoughts or feelings.
He caressed the memory of his childhood home, returning to it often in his imagination.
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