touched
Americanadjective
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(of the mind or feelings) affected with emotion; moved, especially with sympathy or gratitude.
They were very touched by your generosity.
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slightly crazy; unbalanced.
touched in the head.
adjective
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moved to sympathy or emotion; affected
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showing slight insanity
Etymology
Origin of touched
First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English; see origin at touch, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Since Jackson first opened Touched by an Angel Child Care nearly 25 years ago, she’s seen 12 providers come and go — many of whom she recruited herself.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
"Touched by God, isn't he? Incredible. What a player," former Portugal defender Jose Fonte said on Dazn.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025
In his remarkable new book, “Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made,” he rejects universal models for leadership.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022
“These patients have formed local patient organizations like Touched by Max in the Philippines, which is led by the father of a cancer survivor, Max Family Society in Malaysia and Max Vie in Vietnam.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022
“Surely did. Touched him with a mighty fire.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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