Synonyms of kissed

kissed

verb

past tense of kiss

1

as in cuddled

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

• cuddled
• hugged
• smooched
• snuggled
• smacked
• caressed
• petted
• spooned
• fondled
• nestled
• lipped
• bussed
• French-kissed
• necked
• loved
• canoodled
• embraced
• osculated
• made out
• billed

2

as in brushed

to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brushed
• touched
• caressed
• shaved
• nudged
• grazed
• skimmed
• patted
• stroked
• scraped
• missed
• swept
• bumped
• contacted
• skipped
• swiped
• struck
• cuddled
• glanced
• fondled
• petted
• loved
• bounced
• rebounded
• sideswiped
• ricocheted
• caromed
• skirted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hit
• knocked
• slapped
• smacked
• punched
• bumped
• slammed
• banged
• smashed
• clashed
• collided
• rammed
• swiped
• impacted
• whacked
• crashed
• bashed
• thudded
• impinged
• thwacked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of kissed

The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

In 2019, Woods appeared on Pinkett Smith’s show Red Table Talk to discuss the Tristan Thompson scandal, when Woods said Thompson, Khloé Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend, kissed her. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026

For makeup lovers, a blurred, soft-matte formula like YSL’s Lovenude delivers real pigment and can be buildable, from just-kissed to deliberate and bold. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

In the picture, Snow cradled Panettiere in her arms and Panettiere kissed Snow’s cheek. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The hearty meat is just barely kissed with a bit of mayo; enough to give it some zing but not overpower the meat. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 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

Jericho hit Ciampa with the hockey stick and kissed the Youppi the plush toy to a huge pop. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Alfonzo rounded first base, kissed his closed right hand and pointed to the sky. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026