1. touching or stroking gently and lovingly
Usage: present participle of caress

1. gentle and loving in touch or manner

Examples

• She was caressing the cat’s soft fur.
• The mother was caressing her baby’s cheek.
• He spoke in a caressing voice to calm her fears.
• The caressing breeze felt wonderful on the hot day.
• She felt his caressing touch on her shoulder.
• The caressing waves lapped gently at the shore.