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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I’ve touched down in Mexico City for the opening game of the tournament and I can confirm that it really feels like the World Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
There are things that must stay the same, that can’t be touched.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Iran meanwhile have switched their base camp from Tucson, Arizona to the Mexican city of Tijuana, where they touched down early Sunday.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
She has left an immeasurable hole in our lives, and in all the lives she has touched and inspired.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
He most certainly wouldn’t have touched Nine’s shoulder had he known, for that memory made him feel even worse than he already had.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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