a. [f. KISS v. + -ABLE.] Capable of or adapted for being kissed; such as to invite kissing.
1815. Southey, Lett. (1856), III. 3. Love from all to all, and kisses as many as you please to give to the kissable part of the family.
1871. M. Collins, Mrq. & Merch., II. ii. 34. Her … quiet kissable mouth.
1891. R. Kipling, Light that Failed, viii. Maisie looked more than usually kissable.
Hence Kissability; Kissably adv.
1884. G. Allen, Philistia, I. ii. 51. [Her lips] suggested to a critical eye the distinct notion of kissability.
1888. J. C. Jeaffreson, Lady Hamilton & Ld. Nelson, I. vi. 86. The lips that curled so kissably.
