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caressing

/kəˈrɛsɪŋ/

caressingnoun

caressings

/kəˈres.ɪŋ/

/kəˈrɛs.ɪŋ/

Gerund use of "caressing" as an activity or act.

Translations

caresse

Their quiet caressing of each other's hands lasted for minutes.

Leur douce caresse des mains de l’un et de l’autre a duré plusieurs minutes.

Definitions

The act or process of caressing; gentle affectionate touch or stroking.

Their quiet caressing of each other's hands lasted for minutes.

caressinggerund / present participle

/kəˈrɛsɪŋ/

More precise label for -ing adjective derived from the verb "caress".

Translations

caressant

The mother gave her child a caressing touch to soothe him to sleep.

La mère a donné à son enfant une touche caressante pour l’apaiser et l’endormir.

Definitions

Gently touching or stroking in a loving or tender manner.

The mother gave her child a caressing touch to soothe him to sleep.

Expressing affection or tenderness.

His caressing words made her feel cherished.

Synonyms

caressverb

caressing

ing-form

caressed

Past Simple

caressed

Past Participle

caressing

ing-form

/kəˈrɛs/

Translations

caresser

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

caressnoun

Definitions

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.