1. past tense and past participle of kiss; touched or pressed with the lips as a sign of affection, greeting, or reverence
2. past tense and past participle of kiss; touched lightly or gently
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• She kissed her mother goodbye at the airport.
• The couple kissed under the mistletoe.
• He kissed the baby’s forehead gently.
• The waves kissed the shore softly.
• The sun kissed the mountaintops at dawn.
• They kissed and made up after their argument.
• The priest kissed the cross during the ceremony.