Pronunciation: /kəˈrɛs/
noun a gentle and loving touch or gesture
A1 The cat enjoys a gentle caress from its owner.
A2 She gave him a loving caress before saying goodbye.
B1 The mother's caress comforted the crying child.
B2 His caress conveyed more than words could express.
C1 The artist's caress of the brush created a masterpiece.
C2 The gentle caress of the wind through the trees was calming.
verb to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate manner
A1 The mother gently caressed her baby's cheek.
A2 He caressed the cat's fur as it purred contentedly.
B1 She caressed the soft petals of the flower in the garden.
B2 The artist caressed the canvas with delicate brush strokes.
C1 The musician caressed the strings of the guitar, producing a beautiful melody.
C2 The dancer caressed the air with graceful movements, captivating the audience.
formal The gentle caress of the silk fabric against her skin was a delightful sensation.
informal She couldn't resist reaching out to caress the fluffy puppy's soft fur.
slang I saw him trying to caress her hand during the movie, he's so smooth.
figurative His words seemed to caress her soul, making her feel understood and appreciated.
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