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caressingly

Pronunciation: [kəˈrɛsɪŋli]

Word

Context: "relationship"

(adverb) when someone does something in a gentle and loving way. It’s often used to describe how someone shows affection, like when you hug or touch a friend or family member kindly.

Example

She spoke caressingly to her little brother to comfort him.

Example

He didn't touch her caressingly; instead, he was rough and unkind.

Example

Did she always talk to him caressingly when he was upset?

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