Touched
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tʌt͡ʃt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Touched is an adjective meaning Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).
Meaning
Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).
More Meanings
- Slightly mentally deficient; touched in the head.
- simple past and past participle of touch
Example Sentences
I was touched that he should remember my birthday.
The girl’s face is dreamy, slow. Touched, the Irish say. Possible that she’s touched.
All a bit touched. Mad Fanny and his other sister Mrs Dickinson driving about with scarlet harness.
"They say her Majesty is more touched about these affairs of the Chartists than anything else," said Mr Egerton.
Synonyms for touched
Depending on context, synonyms include affected, emotional, moved, retarded, stirred, fey.
Antonyms for touched
Common opposites include untouched.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moved, affected, insane, fey, colorful, colored.
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