touching
[ tuhch-ing ]
/ ˈtʌtʃ ɪŋ /
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adjective
affecting; moving; pathetic: a touching scene of farewell.
that touches.
preposition
in reference or relation to; concerning; about: He wrote touching future plans.
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OTHER WORDS FROM touching
touch·ing·ly, adverbtouch·ing·ness, nounun·touch·ing, adjectiveWords nearby touching
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touching
/ (ˈtʌtʃɪŋ) /
adjective
evoking or eliciting tender feelingsyour sympathy is touching
preposition
on the subject of; relating to
Derived forms of touching
touchingly, adverbtouchingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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