1. gentle touches or strokes, especially as expressions of affection

1. touches or strokes gently and lovingly

Examples

• The mother’s gentle caresses soothed the crying baby.
• She caresses the cat’s soft fur as it purrs contentedly.
• His caresses were tender and comforting during her illness.
• The warm breeze caresses the leaves on the trees.
• The pianist’s fingers caress the keys with delicate precision.
• Her caresses helped calm the frightened animal.
• The ocean waves gently caress the sandy shore.