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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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“It obviously touched a nerve,” he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

In parts of Arizona and California, temperatures hit 112ºF — a first in March, breaking a record that hadn’t been touched since March 1954, when the mercury reached 108ºF in Rio Grande City, Texas.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The Bulls were undeterred, however, and were rewarded when Wynne touched down in the corner following a flowing set of lateral passes prior to him being sent through.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Pro scouts were out en masse to see Orange Lutheran pitcher Cooper Sides, whose fastball touched 95 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He just watched me, trusting, as I touched my fingers to his chest, then my palm.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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