As they worked, he spoke to the horses constantly, in a low, caressing tone. The trees were greener than I'd ever seen them, the breeze more caressing, the air more delicious. With its …

Definition of caress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love. 1. To touch or stroke in an affectionate or loving manner. 2. To touch or move as if with a caress: soft music that caressed the ears. [French caresse, from Italian carezza, from caro, dear, from Latin cārus; see kā- in Indo-European roots.] ca·ress′er n.

Caress definition: A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love.

As they worked he spoke to the horses constantly, in a low, caressing tone. The trees were greener than I'd ever seen them, the breeze more caressing, the air more delicious. With its …

CARESS meaning: 1. to touch or kiss someone in a gentle and loving way: 2. a gentle and loving touch or kiss: 3…. Learn more.

She felt his lips brush against her forehead, heard his words, harsh in meaning, but spoken in a whispered caress. If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately. He was …

She stroked my face—temple, cheek, chin, and then up the other side in a caressing, sweeping gesture. touching or seeming to touch a person or thing lightly and in a way that calms or …