🔄 Synonyms of "Caressing"
10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| fondlingnoun | The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. |
| lovingnoun | Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. |
| neckingnoun | (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck. |
| caressivenoun | Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing. |
| pettingnoun | The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. |
| snugglingnoun | A snuggle. |
| cuddlingnoun | The act of giving a cuddle. |
| kissingnoun | The act of giving a kiss or making out. |
| smoochingnoun | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) |
| huggingnoun | The act of giving a hug. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Caressing"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pettingnoun | The act of stroking or gently patting an animal. |
| kissingnoun | The act of giving a kiss or making out. |
| fondlingnoun | The act of caressing; manifestation of tenderness. |
| snugglingnoun | A snuggle. |
| cuddlingnoun | The act of giving a cuddle. |
| huggingnoun | The act of giving a hug. |
| lovingnoun | Expressing a large amount of love to other people; affectionate. |
| neckingnoun | (slang) Making out; kissing profusely, especially on the neck. |
| smoochingnoun | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) |
| feelverb | (heading) To sense or think emotionally or judgmentally. |
| endearmentnoun | An expression of affection. |
| eutripsianoun | joyful fondling or caressing |
| affectionnoun | A feeling of love or strong attachment. |
| flirtingverb | A flirtation. |
| touchnoun | An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger. |
| tenderlingnoun | (zoology) One of the first antlers of a deer. |
| handsiesnoun | (informal) Flirtatious or lascivious touching. |
| sweetheartingnoun | (business, retail) Theft by employees at the cash register, for example by giving away merchandise to friends and family. |
| coddlingnoun | The act of one who coddles or pampers. |
| soothing | Tending to soothe or mollify. |
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