kissingly

1 8.2

In a soft, loving way like giving a kiss

adverb
/ˈkɪsɪŋli/

: con cariño

The mother held her baby kissingly, pressing her lips gently against his forehead.

Examples

Again the boy calls, this time kissingly soft: an invitation.

Fiction book (1997)
Breath moves a bit kissingly in the rolling passages of the minutes...

Fiction book (1991)
She spoke to him kissingly, her voice soft and inviting.
He caressed the surface of the piano kissingly, as if it were a treasured companion.

Synonyms

lovingly

vskissingly

38 1.0

In a kind and caring way that shows strong feeling for someone

expresses a light affectionate touch or hint rather than deep committed feeling

sweetly

vskissingly

34 1.0

In a kind, gentle, pleasant way

involves gentle physical contact or suggestive touch rather than only manner

affectionately

vskissingly

28 2.6

Act in a loving, gentle way that shows you care

focuses on a light intimate touch or suggestive gesture rather than broad fondness

amorously

vskissingly

1 7.0

In a romantic or sexual way that shows attraction

leans toward romantic or sexual intent rather than a light friendly touch

caressingly

vskissingly

1 4.6

In a gentle, loving way like a soft touch

is a quick affectionate touch rather than a longer stroking motion

Antonyms

coldly

17 4.0

In a way that shows little feeling or kindness to other people

indifferently

4 4.0

Showing no interest or care

How Affectionate

passionately

61 2.8

kissingly

1 8.2

warmly

32 1.0

politely

97 1.0

coldly

17 4.0

Surface Forms

kissingly positive

Morphology

kissingly = kissing (transparent) = kiss + ing + ly

The word 'kissingly' is transparently derived from 'kissing' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

The word kissingly comes from the simple word kiss plus the parts -ing and -ly, so it literally means 'in a way like a kiss'. That's why doing something kissingly means doing it softly or with affection.