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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A specially modified Airbus A350 plane touched down in France Tuesday after a record 24-hour test flight from Australia, ahead of it joining Qantas's fleet next year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
These explored difficult aspects of American history — including slavery and Jim Crow — but also touched on more personal themes of family, memory, magic and spirituality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft touched down safely by parachute on July 26 at 5:27 a.m.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Thursday, the 2-year Treasury yield touched its highest in more than a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
I turned back to the flicker, charmed and a little surprised to see him so touched by George’s sad situation.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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