caressive

/kəˈrɛsɪv/
adjective
  1. Showing or expressing affection through gentle touch or stroking.
    • The cat's caressive nuzzle made the child giggle.
    • She gave him a caressive pat on the shoulder to comfort him.
    • His caressive tone of voice soothed the anxious puppy.
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