Pronunciation: /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/
verb To touch or stroke gently or lovingly
A1 The mother was caressing her baby's cheek.
A2 He was caressing the cat gently.
B1 She enjoys caressing her partner's hair.
B2 The artist was caressing the canvas with delicate strokes.
C1 The musician caressed the keys of the piano with precision.
C2 The dancer's movements were like caressing the air around her.
adjective Showing fondness or tenderness through touch
A1 The cat enjoyed the caressing touch of its owner.
A2 She felt relaxed as she received a caressing massage at the spa.
B1 The gentle and caressing breeze made the hot summer day more bearable.
B2 The caressing words of encouragement from her coach motivated her to do her best.
C1 The artist's caressing brush strokes brought the painting to life.
C2 The caressing melody of the violin captivated the audience.
formal The artist spent hours meticulously caressing each stroke of paint onto the canvas.
informal She couldn't resist caressing the soft fur of the kitten.
slang He was caught caressing his girlfriend's hand under the table.
figurative The warm sun caressed his face as he sat on the beach, feeling at peace.
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