Caressed Meaning in English
word · lemma: caress
kɝˈɛst
ker-EST
kəɹˈɛst
kuh-REST
Definition
Touched or stroked something or someone gently and lovingly, usually with your hand.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in romantic, caring, or poetic contexts. Common with body parts ("caressed her cheek"). More formal and gentle than 'touched.' Not for accidental or forceful touch.
Spanish: acaricióPortuguese (BR): acariciouPortuguese (PT): acariciouChinese (Simplified): 轻抚Chinese (Traditional): 輕撫Hindi: सहलायाArabic: داعبBengali: আলতোভাবে স্পর্শ করেছিল - মমতায় স্পর্শ করেছিলRussian: ласкал - нежно погладилJapanese: 優しくなでた - 愛撫したVietnamese: vuốt ve - âu yếm chạm vàoKorean: 살며시 어루만졌다 - 다정하게 쓰다듬었다Turkish: okşadı - nazikçe dokunduUrdu: محبت سے چھوا - پیار سے سہلایاIndonesian: membelai - mengelus dengan lembut
Example Sentences
She caressed the baby's cheek gently.
basic
He caressed the soft fur of the cat.
basic
The mother caressed her child to calm him.
basic
She caressed his hand as they walked together.
natural
The wind caressed her face on the beach.
natural
He softly caressed her hair while she slept.
natural