adjective
caressing
kuh-REH-sihng
Caressing (adjective) means Gentle and affectionate, like a soft touch. Example: “She spoke to the child in a caressing tone.”
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Gentle and affectionate, like a soft touch.
"She spoke to the child in a caressing tone."
"A caressing breeze drifted through the open window."
How to use caressing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing something soft and tender, similar to a loving touch.
Common pairings
a caressing voice
caressing touch
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Word forms
- Plural
- caressings
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She spoke to the child in a _____ tone.
Rhymes for caressing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
processing
expressing
addressing
depressing
witnessing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “caressing” mean?
The word “caressing” means gentle and affectionate, like a soft touch. In plain terms, describing something soft and tender, similar to a loving touch.
How do you pronounce “caressing”?
“Caressing” is pronounced kuh-REH-sihng (/kəˈɹɛsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “caressing” in a sentence?
Here is “caressing” used in a sentence: “She spoke to the child in a caressing tone.”
What part of speech is “caressing”?
“Caressing” is an adjective.
