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caressive

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ca⋅ress⋅ive

  [kuh-res-iv]
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–adjective
1. of the nature of or resembling a caress: caressive words; a caressive breeze.
2. characterized by or given to caresses.
Origin:
1795–1805; caress + -ive

Related forms:
ca⋅ress⋅ive⋅ly, adverb
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ca·ress   (kə-rěs')   
n.  A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love.
tr.v.   ca·ressed, ca·ress·ing, ca·ress·es

  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.

  3. To treat fondly, kindly, or favorably; cherish.


[French caresse, from Italian carezza, from caro, dear, from Latin cārus; see kā- in Indo-European roots.]
ca·ress'er n., ca·ress'ing·ly adv., ca·res'sive adj.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to touch or handle affectionately: caressed the baby's forehead; cuddled the kitten in her arms; fondling the dog's ears; petting his pony.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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