soul-kiss: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, Literary
Quick answer
What does “soul-kiss” mean?
A very deep, passionate, or intimate kiss.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A very deep, passionate, or intimate kiss.
A kiss that involves deep emotional connection or spiritual intimacy, often prolonged and involving the tongue; a French kiss.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is understood but rarely used in everyday British English; 'French kiss' or simply 'kiss' is more common. In American English, it is slightly more recognized, particularly in romantic fiction and older colloquial speech.
Connotations
In both varieties, the term is somewhat old-fashioned and melodramatic. It might be used for humorous or hyperbolic effect in modern informal contexts.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in corpora of both varieties, appearing primarily in literary, poetic, or consciously stylized speech.
Grammar
How to Use “soul-kiss” in a Sentence
[Subject] + soul-kiss + [Object]have/give/share a soul-kiss with [Person]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “soul-kiss” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- They soul-kissed under the moonlight, oblivious to the world around them.
American English
- In the old movie, the couple soul-kissed as dramatic music swelled.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used, except perhaps in literary analysis or cultural studies discussing representations of intimacy.
Everyday
Very rare; would sound deliberately poetic, old-fashioned, or jocular.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “soul-kiss”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “soul-kiss”
- Using it in formal contexts.
- Hyphenating inconsistently (soul kiss vs. soul-kiss).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Essentially yes, but it specifically emphasizes a deep emotional or spiritual connection, not just the physical technique.
No, it is quite rare and has an old-fashioned, literary, or slightly humorous feel to it.
Yes, it can be used as a verb (e.g., 'they soul-kissed'), though this usage is even less common than the noun form.
It is typically hyphenated: 'soul-kiss'. The unhyphenated 'soul kiss' is also seen but is less standard for this specific compound.
A very deep, passionate, or intimate kiss.
Soul-kiss is usually informal, literary in register.
Soul-kiss: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsəʊl ˌkɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsoʊl ˌkɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a meeting of souls (extended from the concept)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: A kiss so deep it feels like it touches your SOUL.
Conceptual Metaphor
INTIMACY IS PHYSICAL MERGING / LOVE IS A UNITY OF SPIRITS.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the term 'soul-kiss' be LEAST appropriate?