Synonyms of kiss

kiss

verb

ˈkis 

1

as in to cuddle

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

• cuddle
• smooch
• hug
• snuggle
• lip
• smack
• caress
• pet
• osculate
• spoon
• neck
• French-kiss
• nestle
• fondle
• love
• buss
• canoodle
• embrace
• make out
• bill

2

as in to brush

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brush
• caress
• touch
• shave
• nudge
• skim
• graze
• pat
• stroke
• miss
• scrape
• bump
• sweep
• contact
• swipe
• cuddle
• strike
• skip
• love
• pet
• fondle
• glance
• rebound
• bounce
• sideswipe
• ricochet
• skirt
• carom

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hit
• slap
• knock
• bump
• smack
• punch
• bang
• smash
• impact
• swipe
• slam
• collide
• clash
• impinge
• ram
• thud
• crash
• whack
• bash
• thwack

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kiss

Jones is accused of committing nine offenses against the man, including kissing him multiple times without consent and touching the man’s genitals while the man was driving. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

For Emma Watson, kissing both of her Harry Potter costars in the final two films was a difficult task, especially since the trio had literally grown up together. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Coskun captured another gorgeous scene of the moon rising over San Francisco on July 28, as the last of the day's sunlight kissed the tops of the surrounding hills, along with the tallest of the city's skyscrapers. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026

The cast celebrated with selfies taken on digital cameras, kisses, hugs, and smiles, showing a chemistry that bodes well for their onscreen performances. — Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Phrases Containing kiss

• kiss good-bye
• kiss of death
• kiss off
• kiss up to