Kissable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈkis/

Meaning & Definition of Kissable

Kissable (verb)

  1. to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting
  2. to touch (someone or something) gently or lightly
  3. to salute or caress one another with the lips

Kissable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in embraceable

    similar: embraceable, adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome, beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured, attractive, beautiful, desirable, lovely, alluring, appealing, captivating, charming, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fascinating, fetching, admirable, likable, reputable, respectable, affable, agreeable, cheerful, cordial, friendly, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, kind, nice, pleasant, delightful, pleasing, well-disposed
    opposite: abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable, unloved, contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched, frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, ogreish, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile, appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening

Related Entry: Kiss (verb)

Kiss is a different word from Kissable. The synonyms below are for kiss, not for kissable.

  1. to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love

    "it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime"

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

  2. to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing

    "a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface"

    similar: brush, graze, nudge, shave, skim
    related: bump, contact, scrape, sideswipe, strike, sweep, swipe, touch, bounce, carom, glance, rebound, ricochet, skip, caress, cuddle, fondle, love, pat, pet, stroke, miss, skirt
    near: bang, bash, bump, clash, collide, crash, hit, impact, impinge, knock, punch, ram, slam, slap, smack, smash, swipe, thud, thwack, whack

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kissable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kissable:

embraceable, adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome, beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured, attractive, beautiful, desirable, lovely, alluring, appealing, captivating, charming, enchanting, engaging, entrancing, fascinating, fetching, admirable, likable, reputable, respectable, affable, agreeable, cheerful, cordial, friendly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kissable

Words with the opposite meaning of Kissable:

abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable, unloved, contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched, frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, ogreish, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, ugly

Word Forms of Kissable

Inflections: kissed, kissing, kisses

Derived words: kissable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Kissable

Middle English, from Old English cyssan; akin to Old High German kussen to kiss

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Kissable

What does "Kissable" mean?

"Kissable" means to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to touch (someone or something) with the lips especially as a mark of affection or greeting.

What is another word for "Kissable"?

Other words for "Kissable" include embraceable, adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable and lovesome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kissable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kissable"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kissable". Common alternatives include embraceable, adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious and sweet.

What is the opposite of "Kissable"?

Antonyms of "Kissable" include abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unlovable and unloved.

Is "Kissable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kissable" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Kissable"?

"Kissable" is pronounced /ˈkis/.

What is the origin of the word "Kissable"?

"Kissable" comes from Middle English, from Old English cyssan; akin to Old High German kussen to kiss. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What is another word for "Kissable" meaning "as in embraceable"?

When "Kissable" (adjective) means as in embraceable, synonyms include embraceable, adorable, darling, dear, disarming and endearing. Opposites in this sense include abhorrent, abominable, detestable and hateful.