Synonyms for

Kissed

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

Definition

to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

osculate kiss buss snog peck smooch embrace hug caress snuggle cuddle nuzzle love fondle canoodle press brush touch plant

Synonyms by register

Formal

caressed touched saluted

Informal

smooched pecked bushwhacked

Literary

prest saluted fondled

Antonyms

rejected repulsed avoided shunned ignored spurned

Common collocations

  • kissed goodbye
  • kissed by the sun
  • kissed the ring
  • kissed her cheek
  • kissed him passionately
  • kissed the baby
  • kissed the ground

Word family

noun kiss
verb kiss
adjective kissable

Usage note

The word 'kissed' primarily refers to a touch with the lips, often as a sign of affection. It can also be used metaphorically, such as 'kissed by the sun' to mean lightly tanned.

Example sentences

  1. She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.
  2. He kissed his wife passionately.
  3. The prince kissed the princess on the hand.
  4. The puppy kissed his owner's face.
  5. The child kissed their grandmother goodbye.

Quotes

  • A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. - Ingrid Bergman
  • A kiss is the rosy key to a gate of smiles, in the garden of love. - Thomas Hood
  • A kiss makes the heart young again and wipes out the years. - Rupert Brooke

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