# caressive

> English word · Adjective · IPA /kəˈɹɛsɪv/

## Definitions
1. Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.
2. Of a diminutive: indicating affection or endearment.

## Etymology
From caress + -ive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/caressive