Definition

The act of kissing or touching with the lips.

Example

They shared a sweet osculation under the stars.

Conversation

I heard that the movie has a lot of romantic scenes with osculation.

Really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, I think the way they portray osculation will be really cute.

I hope it's not too cheesy, though!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osculation is formed from "osculum" (meaning little mouth or kiss) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating an action or process). The word refers to the act of kissing or the process of kissing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'osculum' meaning a little mouth or kiss, which helps you remember that 'osculation' is the action of kissing.

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