Synonyms for

Licked

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

Definition

To pass the tongue over something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

caressed touched fondled

Informal

smooched kissed slurped

Literary

tasted savored

Antonyms

ignored avoided rejected spurned shunned disregarded

Common collocations

  • licked the stamp
  • licked his lips
  • licked his wounds
  • licked the envelope
  • licked clean
  • licked the plate
  • licked the ice cream

Word family

noun lick
verb lick
adjective licked

Usage note

While 'licked' can refer to the physical act of using the tongue, it is most commonly used figuratively to mean defeated or overcome. For example, 'Our team was licked in the final match'.

Example sentences

  1. The cat licked its paw clean.
  2. I licked the icing off the spoon.
  3. He licked the envelope closed.
  4. The baby licked the lollipop.
  5. The dog licked the plate clean.

Quotes

  • I licked it, so it's mine. - Unknown
  • The dog licked the spoon because he wanted the pudding. - Unknown
  • A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. - Josh Billings

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