Touched Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms touched American [tuhcht] / tʌtʃt /

adjective

1. (of the mind or feelings) affected with emotion; moved, especially with sympathy or gratitude.

   They were very touched by your generosity.

2. slightly crazy; unbalanced.

   touched in the head.

touched British / tʌtʃt /

adjective

1. moved to sympathy or emotion; affected

2. showing slight insanity

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Etymology

Origin of touched

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English; touch, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Made in 1941, it’s unlikely that it would have touched on such themes in the later years of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal

Norris and Hamilton had a bizarre incident at the final corner early in the session, when the two touched as the Ferrari driver was trying to go around the outside of the McLaren.

From BBC

“It was such a funny, topical joke that touched on something everyone was thinking about, and at the same time, got a big laugh and was unifying,” O’Brien said.

From Los Angeles Times

He is a natural with kids and strangers, and colleagues have been touched when he talks of inheriting a role of service from his mother.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I used to play tennis. That’s a good racket she’s got there. You can tell from the P on the face of it —” She practically touched the photograph.

From Literature

Related Words

• affected
• disturbed
• impressed
• stirred

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