caressed Definition
touched or stroked gently or lovingly.
Using caressed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caressed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She caressed the baby's cheek with her finger.
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He caressed her hair as they watched the sunset.
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The soft breeze caressed his face.
caressed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for caressed
- petted
- stroked
- fondled
Phrases with caressed
caress someone's ego
to flatter or praise someone excessively in order to boost their self-esteem
Example
He always caresses his boss's ego to get ahead in the company.
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The caress of the sun felt good on her skin after a long winter.
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The caress of the wind was refreshing on the hot summer day.
Summary: caressed in Brief
'Caressed' [kəˈrest] means to touch or stroke gently or lovingly. It is often used to describe physical affection between people or between a person and an animal, as in 'She caressed the baby's cheek with her finger.' The phrase 'caress someone's ego' refers to excessive flattery to boost someone's self-esteem.
