Synonyms for kiss

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : kis

Phonetic Transcription : kɪs

Top 10 synonyms for kiss

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Définition of kiss

Origin : Old English cyssan "to kiss," from Proto-Germanic *kussijanan (cf. Old Saxon kussian, Old Norse kyssa, Old Frisian kessa, Middle Dutch cussen, Dutch, Old High German kussen, German küssen, Norwegian and Danish kysse, Swedish kyssa), from *kuss-, probably ultimately imitative of the sound. Related: Kissed; kissing. For vowel evolution, see bury. There appears to be no common Indo-European root word for "kiss," though suggestions of a common ku- sound may be found in the Germanic root and Greek kynein "to kiss," Hittite kuwash-anzi "they kiss," Sanskrit cumbati "he kisses."
Kissing, as an expression of affection or love, is unknown among many races, and in the history of mankind seems to be a late substitute for the more primitive rubbing of noses, sniffing, and licking. [Buck, p.1113]
Some languages make a distinction between the kiss of affection and that of erotic love (cf. Latin saviari "erotic kiss," vs. osculum, literally "little mouth"). French embrasser "kiss," but literally "embrace," came about in 17c. when the older word baiser (from Latin basiare) acquired an obscene connotation. Insulting invitation kiss my ass is at least from 1705, but probably much older (cf. "The Miller's Tale").

noun touching lips to another
verb touch one's lips to another's

Example sentences :

He held her hand affectionately in his, and often drew her toward him, that he might kiss her cheek.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

As she leaned over him, he smiled faintly, and imprinted a kiss upon her lips.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

He came up to her, more gently now, and took up her hand to kiss it.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Her full lips were parted before him, but he did not kiss them.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Kiss me, my brother, and let my tears run only from my pride and joy!
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

She struggled for a second in his arms, and received his kiss with a little laugh.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Hester lifted her, and held her to kiss the sweet white face.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

She did not kiss me; and nobody ever dreamt of expelling me.
Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw

There was in the kiss all that he could not say of respect, of affection and understanding.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The school, therefore, accepted the miracle, but refused the kiss.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

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