CEFR C1

caress

noun/verb

Meaning

A gentle, affectionate touch or stroke, often used to express love or comfort.

Examples

The mother gave her baby a tender caress to soothe him to sleep.
He felt the soft caress of the summer breeze on his face.

Synonyms: touch, stroke, fondle, pet

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caress (C1)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /kəˈres/

Definition

A gentle, affectionate touch or stroke, often used to express love or comfort.

Examples

The mother gave her baby a tender caress to soothe him to sleep.
He felt the soft caress of the summer breeze on his face.
She lingered for a moment, her fingers offering a final caress to the old photograph.

Synonyms of caress

Words with a similar meaning to caress:

touch
stroke
fondle
pet

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