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osculating

The word “osculating” has 4 syllables: os-cu-la-ting

It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.skju.leɪ.tɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for osculating?

In the thesaurus, “osculating” has 20 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for osculating along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for osculating

Meanings of osculating

  • verb
    1. To kiss someone or something.
    2. To touch so as to have a common tangent at the point of contact.
    3. To make contact.
    4. To perform osculation.
    5. To form a connecting link between two genera.
  • adjective
    1. (of a curve) Having three or more points coincident with another.

Example Sentences

  • The couple stood beneath the mistletoe, quietly osculating as the crowd cheered.
  • In geometry, an osculating circle touches a curve at exactly one point.
  • The movie featured two characters osculating passionately during the final scene.
  • The researcher described the osculating motion of the planets as they approached one another.
  • Artists often depict lovers osculating to symbolize unity and affection.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to osculating, such as: French-kissing, billing, bussing, canoodling, caressing, cuddling, embracing.

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