Synonyms for

Stroked

Verb / strəʊkt / Another word for stroked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'stroked' means to gently move one's hand or an object along the surface of something.

Synonyms & similar words

stroke caressed petted massaged rubbed gentled patted fondled touched soothed brushed smoothed nuzzled kneaded palmed cuddled fondled stoked grazed skimmed

Example sentences

  1. She gently stroked her dog's back.
  2. He stroked the keys of the piano.
  3. The artist stroked her brush across the canvas.
  4. The baby's mother stroked his cheek to calm him down.
  5. The masseuse stroked the client's sore muscles.

Quotes

  • Every stroke of the brush reveals something about the artist.
  • Life is a canvas, and we are the ones who stroke the colors.
  • A gentle stroke can speak more than words.

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