Stroked Meaning in English

word · lemma: stroke

US

ˈstɹoʊkt

STROHKD

UK

stɹˈəʊkt

STROHKD

Definition

Moved your hand gently over something, usually in a caring or comforting way. Can also mean to move something lightly or smoothly.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a gentle, affectionate gesture–commonly with animals, hair, or fabric. Not used for fast or rough actions. Often past tense of 'stroke'. Common mistake: do not confuse with 'strike' (to hit).

• Spanish: acarició - rozó (tocar suavemente)
• Portuguese (BR): acariciou - alisou (passar a mão suavemente)
• Portuguese (PT): afagou - acariciou (passar a mão suavemente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻抚了 - 抚摸了
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕撫了 - 撫摸了
• Hindi: सहलाया
• Arabic: داعب - مسح بلطف
• Bengali: তুলে দিল - হাত বুলাল
• Russian: погладил - ласкал
• Japanese: 撫でた
• Vietnamese: vuốt nhẹ
• Korean: 쓰다듬었다 - 어루만졌다
• Turkish: okşadı - hafifçe dokundu
• Urdu: ہلکے ہاتھ سے سہلایا
• Indonesian: mengelus - membelai

Example Sentences

She stroked the cat softly.

basic

He stroked her hair while she slept.

basic

The painter gently stroked the canvas with a brush.

basic

She absentmindedly stroked the edge of her notebook during the meeting.

natural

He stroked the puppy to help it fall asleep.

natural

A cool breeze stroked his face as he stood by the window.

natural