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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“His seva, sincerity, and unwavering faith touched countless lives, and his absence leaves a profound void in our community.”
From Los Angeles Times
Germany's chancellor has touched down in China as German businesses sound the alarm about a yawning trade imbalance.
From BBC
De León still often finds herself shocked that she’s able to have a platform that helps empower people to achieve new goals and that she’s touched so many lives through her videos.
From Los Angeles Times
A rule of thumb: If I haven’t touched an item since I moved into my current apartment, then it’s not coming with me to the next one.
From MarketWatch
As the shrimp drifted downward, the fish tracked its movement in the reflection and repeatedly touched the glass while watching the mirrored image fall.
From Science Daily
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