Synonyms of caress

caress

verb

kə-ˈres 

as in to pat

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner

gently caressed her hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pat
• stroke
• fondle
• hug
• love
• pet
• gentle
• cradle
• nuzzle
• cuddle
• snuggle
• neck
• paw
• nestle
• spoon
• enfold
• knead
• feel up
• massage
• canoodle
• pamper
• nose
• baby
• dandle
• embrace
• bill
• coddle
• indulge
• spoil
• bounce
• mollycoddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caress

And short hair always feels so good once the temperatures climb and the humidity sets in; keeping your neck free allows the cool breeze of a blasting air conditioner to caress your skin. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026

Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look. — Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026

Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals. — ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026