Definitions

kiss

[kis] / kɪs /

NOUN

touching lips to another

Synonyms

STRONGEST

peck salute smooch

STRONG

butterfly caress embrace endearment osculation salutation smack

VERB

touch one's lips to another's

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brush glance graze greet salute

STRONG

French butterfly lip neck osculate peck smooch

WEAK

make out pucker up

Example Sentences

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Using the D-Day anniversary to do it is just chef’s kiss, I’d have to say.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When Palhinha did something similar in the second half, he received a kiss from striker Randal Kolo Muani.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Then, they sealed their newest contract with a kiss.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

We can’t say, in 2029, “Let’s kiss and make up.”

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

What if him trying to kiss me was just a way of trying to torment me?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse