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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It touched more than 46, its highest level in over a year.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
But after Trump Jr. touched down, the two men toured the Ambanis’ private zoo, and at night they performed a Gujarati folk dance, grinning as they moved together to the music.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
It also touched off a period of aggressive expansion for the league.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A Broad visitor experience team member, whose first name is Ash, was especially touched by a wish written in Spanish.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The water reached her armpits before her toes touched bottom.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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