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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Bitcoin was rising Monday near the $80,000 level that it last touched in May, after the cryptocurrency surged last week on the Treasury Department’s plans to buy back longer-dated Treasurys.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Eastern time levels, while the 10-year Treasury rate on July 31 touched its highest level since January 2025, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
But for fire safety expert Dr Tony Fogarty, there are many reasons why one home can be engulfed in flames while another is barely touched.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Lee said she was stunned and touched by the show of support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
We were both wearing short-sleeved shirts, and our elbows touched.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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