CARESSIVE

Etymology

Adjective

caressive (comparative more caressive, superlative most caressive)

Having the nature of a caress; gentle, soothing.

Synonyms: comforting, emollient, mollifying

(linguistics) Of a diminutive: indicating affection or endearment.

Noun

caressive (plural caressives)

(linguistics) A type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment.

Source: Wiktionary



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