caress
word
Definition
To touch or stroke someone or something gently in a loving or affectionate way.
Usage & Nuances
'Caress' is somewhat formal and poetic, often used in romantic or gentle contexts. Common collocations: 'caress the cheek', 'caress the hair'. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, but is less common in everyday conversation than 'stroke' or 'pet'.
Spanish: acariciarPortuguese (BR): acariciarPortuguese (PT): acariciarChinese (Simplified): 爱抚Chinese (Traditional): 愛撫Hindi: सहलाना - प्यार से छूनाArabic: يداعبBengali: আলতো স্পর্শ - স্নেহপূর্ণ হাত বোলানোRussian: ласкать - погладить (нежно)Japanese: 愛撫（あいぶ） - 優しくなでるVietnamese: vuốt ve - âu yếm chạm vàoKorean: 쓰다듬다 - 애무하다Turkish: okşamakUrdu: نرمی سے چھونا - پیار سے سہلاناIndonesian: membelai - mengelus dengan lembut
Example Sentences
He absentmindedly caressed the fabric of her dress.
natural
A soft wind caressed his face as he walked along the shore.
natural
She gave her cat a gentle caress.
basic
He caressed her face before saying goodbye.
basic
The mother's caress calmed the baby.
basic
Sometimes, all you need is a warm caress to feel better.
natural