how to pronounce caressive

/kəˈɹɛsɪv/

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caressive is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of caressive

adjective:

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

noun:

A type of diminutive indicating affection or endearment.

caressive frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word caressive occurs in english on average 0 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.