caress — to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate way
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈres/
Korean meaning: 부드럽게 어루만지다, 애무하다
Korean pronunciation: 커-레스 (강세: 레스)
Example Sentences
- The cat purred as I caressed its fur while binge-watching Netflix.
- He caressed his smartphone screen more lovingly than he ever touched his girlfriend.
- The warm breeze caressed her face as she walked through the garden.
caress
VERB//kəˈres//
to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate way

Gentle, loving touch
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Caress the dress and bless with tenderness
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Origin
16세기 프랑스어에서 온 단어로, 원래 라틴어 'carus(사랑하는, 소중한)'에서 파생되었습니다. 사랑과 애정을 담은 터치라는 의미가 오랜 세월 동안 이어져 온 아름다운 단어입니다.
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“The cat purred as I caressed its fur while binge-watching Netflix.”
“He caressed his smartphone screen more lovingly than he ever touched his girlfriend.”
“The warm breeze caressed her face as she walked through the garden.”
“She caressed the book cover before opening it, like greeting an old friend.”
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