butterfly kiss

Lash-to-cheek flutter

A butterfly kiss is the sensation of fluttering eyelashes against someone's skin, usually the cheek—a tender gesture between parents and children or intimate partners.

You bring your eye close to their face and blink rapidly so your lashes brush against them: She gave the baby butterfly kisses until he giggled.

gesture

eyelash

Hair on lid

tickle · featherlight · graze · touch · whisper · soft · light · delicate · sensation · contact

parental

bedtime

Designated hour for retiring

crib · soothing · comfort · mother · father · child · toddler · baby · gentle · protective

intimacy

closeness

State of proximity

cuddle · snuggle · togetherness · trust · bonding · nearness · skin-to-skin · bedtime · couple

affection

tenderness

Gentle, caring quality

closeness · cherish · adoration · devotion · sweetness · bonding · attachment · caring · love · doting

romantic

romance

Love and its excitement

passion · yearning · infatuation · amour · seduction · lover · sweetheart · moonlight · candlelight · valentine

playful

tickling

Provoking involuntary laughter

whimsical · fun · flirtation · coy · silly · childlike · game · peek-a-boo

Categories
Opposites
intensity of physical affection

butterfly kissFrench kiss

Deep, open-mouthed romantic contact

deep kiss · passionate kiss · soul kiss · tongue kiss · bear hug

emotional valence

butterfly kissslap

Open-handed blow

punch · shove · smack · spit · bite

Family

kiss, butterfly, butterflies, kissing, kissed, kisses, kisser, butterflied, butterflying

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G