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touching

[ tuhch-ing ]

adjective

  1. affecting; moving; pathetic:

    a touching scene of farewell.

    Synonyms: piteous, poignant, stirring

  2. that touches.

    Synonyms: tangent



preposition

  1. in reference or relation to; concerning; about:

    He wrote touching future plans.

touching

/ ˈtʌtʃɪŋ /

adjective

  1. evoking or eliciting tender feelings

    your sympathy is touching



preposition

  1. on the subject of; relating to

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Derived Forms

  • ˈtouchingness, noun
  • ˈtouchingly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • touching·ly adverb
  • touching·ness noun
  • un·touching adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of touching1

First recorded in 1250–1300; touch + -ing 2

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Example Sentences

Here they are semi-touching at a grocery store; she likes kombucha.

Their solidified friendship is one of the most touching details of the premiere, but it also puts Branson in a tricky predicament.

What follows is hysterical, painful, weird, and strangely touching—a true Festivus for the rest of us.

We are talking about public gatherings, people will be together, dancing, sweating, and touching each other.

This is one of the most subtle and touching aspects of the profession.

She sat perfectly still before the piano, not touching the keys, while Robert carried her message to Edna at the window.

Then Edwin was bending over it, with his ear close to her ear, and the sleeve of his overcoat touching her sleeve.

Here one can be alive and absorb something of the earth-forces that never get within touching distance in the cities.

The bridge should be fitted as accurately as the post, and as though it grew from the belly, the feet touching equally all round.

Indeed, 'we have laid upon him various arduous tasks touching the state of the country, and especially its tranquillity.'

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