Synonyms of caressed

caressed

verb

past tense of caress

as in stroked

to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner

gently caressed her hair

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stroked
• patted
• hugged
• petted
• fondled
• loved
• cradled
• gentled
• cuddled
• nuzzled
• snuggled
• pawed
• spooned
• massaged
• nestled
• necked
• enfolded
• kneaded
• nosed
• canoodled
• billed
• dandled
• pampered
• babied
• embraced
• felt up
• coddled
• bounced
• indulged
• spoiled
• mollycoddled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caressed

Breasts are caressed and thighs crisscross; kisses are planted, and occasionally there’s a glimpse of something more graphic. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Slater caressed Miller’s stomach before Tao ran over to touch his mom’s bump with his hands covered in sand. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026

In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump. — Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025