touched

American  

[tuhcht] / tʌtʃt /

adjective

1. (of the mind or feelings) affected with emotion; moved, especially with sympathy or gratitude.

   They were very touched by your generosity.

2. slightly crazy; unbalanced.

   touched in the head.

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touched British  

/ tʌtʃt /

adjective

1. moved to sympathy or emotion; affected

2. showing slight insanity

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Etymology

Origin of touched

First recorded in 1450–1500; late Middle English; touch, -ed ²

Example Sentences

“It barely touched him. He was not injured,” Abel said.

From Los Angeles Times

By the end of the decade, the locks of some male office workers touched their collars, a once-unthinkable length.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nasa's Perseverance rover, which touched down on Mars in 2021, was sent to search for signs of biology and has spent the last four years exploring the Jezero Crater region.

From BBC

"Pamela's creative spirit and body of work touched the lives of many people of all ages," they added.

From BBC

“A sweet and shy tortoise, she quietly touched the lives of countless people over nearly a century in San Diego,” the alliance said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affected
• disturbed
• impressed
• stirred