caress, caressing 1. A gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it). 2. Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner. 3. To touch or to stroke in an affectionate or loving manner. 4. To touch or to move as if with a caress: 'The soft music caressed the ears of the audience.' 5. To treat fondly, kindly, or favorably; to c... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/375/