smooching
Exchanging gentle kisses
Smooching is kissing, especially in an affectionate, leisurely way.
The word suggests gentle intimacy rather than passionate making out: They were smooching on the porch swing.
A smooch is a kiss of this kind.
The word has a playful, slightly old-fashioned quality.
Dry measure or quick kiss
- bussAffectionate lip press
- osculationAct of kissing
- lip-lockProlonged romantic kiss
- makeoutPerceive with difficulty
pucker · smack · muah · French kiss · snog · canoodle · necking · lipstick
Gentle, caring quality
- warmthHeat you feel
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- caringShowing kind concern
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
cherish · adore · gentle · loving · heartfelt · doting · endearment · snuggle
Gentle loving touch
- embraceHold closely in arms
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
- arousalStirring to heightened state
desire · passion · touch · entwine · heated · lingering · deep · private
Playfully romantic in manner
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- cheekyPlayfully disrespectful
frisky · coy · banter · lighthearted · stolen kiss · surprise · chase · ticklish
Luminescence from burning wick
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- lovebirdsOpenly affectionate couple
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
roses · sweetheart · valentine · amour · tryst · rendezvous · infatuation · enamored
Leave-taking expression
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- customHabitual group practice
- traditionCustom passed through generations
social · etiquette · continental · polite · ceremonial · respectful
peck
Dry measure or quick kiss
- bussAffectionate lip press
- osculationAct of kissing
- lip-lockProlonged romantic kiss
makeout · pucker · smack · muah · French kiss · snog · canoodle · necking · lipstick · lips
tenderness
Gentle, caring quality
devotion · cherish · adore · gentle · loving · heartfelt · doting · endearment · snuggle · nuzzle
caress
Gentle loving touch
- embraceHold closely in arms
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
arousal · desire · passion · touch · entwine · heated · lingering · deep · private · bedroom
flirtatious
Playfully romantic in manner
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
cheeky · frisky · coy · banter · lighthearted · stolen kiss · surprise · chase · ticklish · impish
candlelight
Luminescence from burning wick
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- lovebirdsOpenly affectionate couple
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
serenade · roses · sweetheart · valentine · amour · tryst · rendezvous · infatuation · enamored · whispers
farewell
Leave-taking expression
tradition · social · etiquette · continental · polite · ceremonial · respectful
smoochinghandshake
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
shaking hands · formal greeting · bowing · nodding · saluting
smoochingfighting
Engaging in physical conflict
hitting · slapping · punching · shoving · pushing away
smoochinghandshake
Mutual palm-gripping gesture
recoiling · pulling away · pushing away · cold shoulder · keeping distance