How Do You Spell KISSED?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪst] (IPA)

The word "kissed" is spelled with four letters, beginning with the voiced consonant /k/ and followed by the high front vowel /ɪ/, then the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/, and ending with the voiced alveolar plosive /d/. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /kɪst/. The past tense form of the verb "kiss" takes the -ed suffix, pronounced with the "d" sound in regular speech but a syllabic "t" sound in certain accents, such as in British English.

KISSED Meaning and Definition

  1. Kissed is the past tense and past participle of the verb "kiss," which refers to the act of touching another person's lips or other body parts lightly as a sign of love, affection, or greeting. It is an intimate and tender gesture that is often accompanied by closing one's eyes and puckering or pressing one's lips against someone or something.

    When someone is kissed, they experience the sensation of soft or gentle contact with another person's lips, sometimes along with a gentle, tickling sensation. Kissing can carry various meanings and emotions depending on the context, ranging from romantic love and desire to friendly affection, and it can sometimes be used as a form of greeting or farewell.

    The act of being kissed can evoke feelings of warmth, comfort, and pleasure. It is a universal physical expression of affection and connection that has been practiced across many cultures and time periods. People may be kissed on the lips, cheeks, forehead, hand, or any other part of the body, depending on cultural customs and personal preferences.

    Overall, "kissed" is the conjugated form of the verb "kiss," representing the action of touching someone's lips or body gently in a loving or affectionate manner.

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Etymology of KISSED

The word "kissed" originated from the Old English word "cyssan" which means "to kiss". The Old English term was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kussijanan", which has similar meaning. The Proto-Germanic word might have roots in the Proto-Indo-European root "*kuss-", meaning "to kiss". The word "kissed" has remained relatively unchanged in its spelling and pronunciation throughout history, making its etymology relatively straightforward.

Idioms with the word KISSED

  • have kissed the Blarney Stone To "have kissed the Blarney Stone" is an idiom originating from Ireland. It refers to someone who has the ability to speak eloquently and convincingly, often with the intention of persuading or manipulating others. The idiom is based on the legend that kissing the Blarney Stone, a stone set in the Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland, would grant the gift of eloquence and persuasive speaking skills. Therefore, someone who has "kissed the Blarney Stone" is thought to possess the knack for charming and persuasive speech.

Similar spelling words for KISSED

Conjugate verb Kissed

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

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PRESENT PERFECT

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