touched

[tuhcht]

adjective

1. (of the mind or feelings) affected with emotion; moved, especially with sympathy or gratitude.

   They were very touched by your generosity.

2. slightly crazy; unbalanced.

   touched in the head.

touched

/ tʌtʃt /

adjective

1. moved to sympathy or emotion; affected

2. showing slight insanity

Word History and Origins

Origin of touched¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English; touch, -ed ²

Example Sentences

But it was only a matter of time before a tornado touched down.

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Reflecting on her Strictly journey so far, Carney said she had been touched by the "kind words and encouragement" from viewers.

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“In a way, it was remembering the history of my relationship with Jeff. The cellar touched all those years,” Kopec said.

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But this ignores consideration for any descendants touched by this history.

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His fastball uncharacteristically never touched 100 mph, but he pitched well for the most part.

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