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

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

The bronze is reportedly stained lipstick-pink from fans kissing it. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Allegedly, students approached other teachers and complained about skits in Honka's class in which they were asked to kiss one another. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 July 2026

From the achingly cool entrance that frames the stretch of private beach in front, to the half-moon infinity pool that perfectly kisses the ocean beyond it, island living doesn’t get much better, much freer, than this. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Phrases Containing kiss

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