Caress (Verb)
Meaning
Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- As she held the baby in her arms, she gently caressed his soft hair with her fingers.
- The sculptor caressed the clay, feeling its texture and flexibility before shaping it into a masterpiece.
- He caressed her face, looking into her eyes with a deep affection.
- The old man caressed the guitar strings, remembering the countless songs he had played in his youth.
- The young mother caressed the petals of the flower, handling it with care so as not to damage it.