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; touch, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Disney’s presentation also touched on its interest in artificial intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times
The diver also touched on his career as an athlete, while comparing himself to his former coach, Ron O’Brien.
From MarketWatch
It meant that if the two lines touched, the player would be given onside regardless of the on-field decision.
From BBC
You could have leaned out of the minibus and touched the gate.
From BBC
Her story touched a nerve with readers, many of whom are also hunting for work in a tough job market, while feeling as though their age counts against them.
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