caress

About 1.00 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun A gentle stroking or rubbing.
3. verb To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

   She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.

4. verb To affect as if with a caress.

Similar words

fondle stroke pat pet fondling endearment feel touch affection indearment

Often followed by

her of the and him his it them me

Word family

caressed caresser caressers caresses caressing caressingly caressive caressively