What does touchingly mean?
Touchingly means In a touching manner..
Touchingly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a touching manner..
Example Sentences
a touchingly pathetic plight
She felt a melancholy satisfaction in gazing for the last time on a scene so indelibly impressed with Madame de Mercœur's image. How many instances of her sweet and gentle temper rose so touchingly to memory!
Synonyms for touchingly
Antonyms for touchingly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more touchingly
- most touchingly
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for touchingly?
Common synonyms include poignantly, affectingly.
What is the opposite of touchingly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use touchingly in a sentence?
a touchingly pathetic plight
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.