patted
Gave soft taps
Patted is the past tense of pat—to touch gently with the palm or fingers, usually repeatedly: She patted the dog on the head, He patted his pockets looking for his keys.
The gesture typically conveys affection, reassurance, or casual checking.
He patted himself on the back means he congratulated himself.
Touched with gentle motion
- pettedStroked with affection
- caressedTouched with tenderness
- rubbedApplied pressure with motion
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
hugged · cuddled · nuzzled · embraced · fondled · scratched · smoothed · gentled
stroked
Touched with gentle motion
touched · hugged · cuddled · nuzzled · embraced · fondled · scratched · smoothed · gentled · soothed
tapped
Struck gently or selected
thumped · rapped · pounded · slapped · knocked · percussive · tempo · cadence · rhythm · pulse
molded
Shaped by a cast
shaped · smoothed · compacted · tamped · packed · rounded · sculpted · dough · clay · soil
- patting dryAbsorbing moisture gently
- rain patterSound of falling droplets