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Meaning of caressing in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈrɛsɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    caressing

    Definitions

    1. showing love

    Examples

    • « caressive words »

    Synonyms

    • loving
  2. Noun

    caressing

    Definitions

    1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

    Derived terms

    • bosom
    • buss
    • cuddle
    • draw close
    • embrace
    • fondle
    • hug
    • kiss
    • make out
    • neck
    • nest
    • nestle
    • nuzzle
    • osculate
    • pet
    • smooch
    • snog
    • snuggle
    • spoon
    • squeeze
    • stroke

Browse dictionary

  • caress
  • Carelian
  • carelessness
  • carelessly
  • caressing
  • caressingly
  • caressive
  • caret
  • caretaker
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