English Explanatory Dictionary

caressive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.
  2. Of a diminutive: indicating affection or endearment.
noun
  1. A type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment.

Pronunciation

/kəˈɹɛsɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-caressive.wav

Word forms

caressive more caressive most caressive caressives

Etymology

From caress + -ive.

Synonyms

comforting emollient mollifying

Related words

caress caresser caressingly

Derived words

caressively
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