Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing. / (linguistics) Of a diminutive: indicating affection or endearment.

(linguistics) A type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment.

In a caressive manner.

plural of caressive

An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. / A gentle stroking or rubbing.

(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle. / (transitive) To affect as if with a caress.

present participle of caress

A caress.

plural of caress

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of caress