kissableadj.
/ˈkɪsəbl/, U.S. /ˈkɪsəb(ə)l/ Capable of or adapted for being kissed; such as to invite kissing.
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the mind > emotion > love > kiss > [adjective] > ready to receive a kiss > kissable
kissable1819
1819 R. Southey Select. from Lett. (1856) III. 3 Love from all to all, and kisses as many as you please to give to the kissable part of the family.
1871 M. Collins Marquis & Merchant II. ii. 34 Her..quiet kissable mouth.
1891 R. Kipling Light that Failed ix. 179 Maisie looked more than usually kissable.
Derivatives
kissaˈbility n.
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the mind > emotion > love > kiss > [noun] > state or condition of being kissable
kissability1884
1884 G. Allen Philistia I. ii. 51 [Her lips] suggested to a critical eye the distinct notion of kissability.
ˈkissably adv.
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the mind > emotion > love > kiss > [adverb]
kissably1888
1888 J. C. Jeaffreson Lady Hamilton & Ld. Nelson I. vi. 86 The lips that curled so kissably.
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