caressingly

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English caressing Middle English -ly English -ly English caressingly From caressing + -ly.

1. In a caressing manner; soothingly.

   “Is my gloom, after all, Shade of His hand, outstretched caressingly?”

   “"You," he said, addressing the breeze caressingly "were in Christminster city between one and two hours ago, floating along the streets, pulling round the weather-cocks, touching Mr. Phillotson's face, being breathed by him; and now you are here, breathed by me—you, the very same."”