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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Both have since swung back to Labour, but now it confronts a shrivelling neither of those moments touched – the potential of losing Wales.
From BBC
"It's important that it's tactile, something that can be touched and can be seen by the eyes of the youth so they can have engagement with each other," she said of the game.
From Barron's
In Boyle Heights, a rare tornado touched down on Christmas morning.
From Los Angeles Times
Alan Shearer touched on the Emery factor as one reason Villa could yet defy his own belief they will not win the title.
From BBC
A tornado lasting for about five minutes touched down a year ago in the city of Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County, injuring three people.
From Los Angeles Times
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