caressingadjective/ɐkɐɾisiɐˈðoɾ/lowa·ca·ri·ci·a·dorPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThat caresses; producing a gentle, tender touch or effect.She spoke in a caressing voice.The caressing warmth of the sun felt wonderful.synsoothinggentletenderantroughharshabrasiveCommon collocationscaressing touchcaressing toneEtymologyDe 'acariciar', do italiano 'carezzare'.Related wordsacariciarcaríciaacariciante