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1touching
preposition touch·ing \ˈtə-chiŋ\
Definition of TOUCHING
: in reference to : concerning
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First Known Use of TOUCHING
14th century
Related to TOUCHING
- Synonyms
- apropos, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, concerning, of, on, regarding, respecting, about, toward (or towards)
2touching
adjective
: having a strong emotional effect : causing feelings of sadness or sympathy
Full Definition of TOUCHING
: capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
— touch·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of TOUCHING
1601
Related to TOUCHING
- Synonyms
- abutting, adjoining, bordering, conterminous, contiguous, flanking, flush, fringing, joining, juxtaposed, neighboring, skirting, adjacent, verging
- Antonyms
- nonadjacent, noncontiguous
Synonym Discussion of TOUCHING
moving, impressive, poignant, affecting, touching, pathetic mean having the power to produce deep emotion. moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy <a moving appeal for contributions>. impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction <an impressive list of achievements>. poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities <a poignant documentary on the homeless>. affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos <an affecting deathbed reunion>. touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion <the touching innocence in a child's eyes>. pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt <pathetic attempts to justify misconduct>.
TOUCHING[1] Defined for Kids
touching
adjective touch·ing \ˈtə-chiŋ\
Definition of TOUCHING for Kids
: causing a feeling of tenderness or pity <a touching story>
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