kiss
verb (used with object)
to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc..
am kissing
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present progressiveof kiss (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“Ever since I met you, when I walk to the Senate floor to give my vote, I remember I am kissing the earth with my feet,” Senator Udall told the monk in Hue.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2019
In my picture I am kissing Baby Emma’s head so that she will know she is loved.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
But when the sunshine peeps in at your window and lights up your fair hair and puts some colour into your cheeks, you may believe, my little maiden, that I am kissing you.
From Fairies Afield by Mrs. (Mary Louisa) Molesworth
I am kissing the tree, and the tree is sending you my kisses.'
From Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Émile Zola
I am kissing your hand, and I am on my knees blessing you and kissing.
From It Is Never Too Late to Mend by Charles Reade
