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kissingly

American  
[kis-ing-lee] / ˈkɪs ɪŋ li /

adverb

  1. lightly; gently.


Etymology

Origin of kissingly

First recorded in 1830–40; kiss + -ing 2 + -ly

Example Sentences

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Then the breeze came so freshly and kissingly on my cheek, whispering such pleasant things to my excited fancy, and invigorating so joyously the fibres of my heart—I looked around me, and was glad.

From Rattlin the Reefer by Frederick Marryat

How the warm beams bathe all, and come streaming kissingly and almost hot on my face.

From Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy by Walt Whitman

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