Synonyms of kisses

kisses

verb

present tense third-person singular of kiss

1

as in cuddles

to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love

it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cuddles
• smooches
• snuggles
• hugs
• lips
• caresses
• smacks
• pets
• fondles
• spoons
• necks
• nestles
• osculates
• loves
• French-kisses
• canoodles
• busses
• embraces
• makes out
• bills

2

as in brushes

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brushes
• caresses
• nudges
• touches
• shaves
• pats
• skims
• grazes
• scrapes
• strokes
• misses
• contacts
• sweeps
• bumps
• cuddles
• swipes
• glances
• skips
• strikes
• loves
• fondles
• bounces
• rebounds
• pets
• sideswipes
• ricochets
• caroms
• skirts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hits
• slaps
• knocks
• punches
• smacks
• bumps
• slams
• impacts
• swipes
• bangs
• smashes
• impinges
• rams
• clashes
• collides
• crashes
• whacks
• thwacks
• bashes
• thuds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kisses

Another sweet family photo shows Dorfman holding Harper while Hart kisses his wife on the forehead. —Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024

The walls of the lofty space are wrapped in a Mondrian-like fabric that pays homage to the preeminent Dutch artist, while illuminated concrete lip sculptures on the walls make explicit reference to the French eatery’s name, which means kisses. —Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024

In more modern times, sprigs are hung in the hope that anyone who kisses under the mistletoe will be lucky in love. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024

In one photo, Audrey kisses Georgia's stomach while surrounded by pink and blue balloons. —Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024

Christmas wishes and mistletoe kisses A Christmas custom deeply rooted in magic and folklore is kissing beneath a twig of mistletoe, with its glossy leafy foliage and berries. —Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024

Repeat process with remaining 24 balls and kisses. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024

Lincoln, whom her character Juliet runs after and kisses, was 29 at the time. —Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024

With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin. —David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024