English Explanatory Dictionary

touching

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of touch
adj
  1. Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
  2. In direct contact with.
prep
  1. Regarding; concerning.
noun
  1. The act by which something is touched.
  2. A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ en-us-touching.ogg

Word forms

touching more touching most touching touchings

Etymology

From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.

Synonyms

emotional moving sad pertingent juxtacrine about apropos as for
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