Photographic Dictionary

Sometimes I see something and think, "Wow. Wish I'd have thought of that first." Check out a very clever project entitled The Photographic Dictionary created by Lindley Warren. It is dedicated to defining words through the literal, figurative, and personal meanings found in each photograph on the site.

Below you will find tentative and kiss.


Jon Feinstein

tentative ten.ta.tive [ten-tuv-tiv]

- adjective

1. of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.

2. unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant: a tentative smile on his face.

Angus R. Shamal

kiss [kis]

- verb (used with object)

1. to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.: He kissed his son on the cheek.

2. to join lips with in this way: She kissed him and left.

3. to touch gently and lightly: the breeze kissed her face.

4. to put, bring, take, etc., by, or as if by, kissing: She kissed the baby's tears away.

- noun

5. an act or instance of kissing.

6. a slight touch or contact.