touchy-feely

touchy–feely

adj \ˌtə-chē-ˈfē-lē\

Definition of TOUCHY-FEELY

: characterized by or encouraging interpersonal touching especially in the free expression of emotions <touchy–feely therapy>; also : openly or excessively emotional and personal <gets all touchy–feely with his adoring fans>

First Known Use of TOUCHY-FEELY

1968

Related to TOUCHY-FEELY

Synonyms: effusive, emotional, touchy-feely, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained

Antonyms: inhibited, reserved, restrained, undemonstrative, unemotional

Related Words: dramatic, histrionic, hyperemotional, melodramatic, theatrical (also theatric); gushing, gushy, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, schmaltzy, sentimental; communicative, expansive; extroverted (also extraverted), outgoing; affectionate, feeling, intense, loving, passionate, sensitive, soulful, warm; blunt, candid, frank, outspoken, plain

Near Antonyms: constrained; quiet, reticent, silent, taciturn; bashful, modest, retiring, shy; introverted, self-directed; aloof, detached, dispassionate, emotionless, impassive, indifferent, phlegmatic, stolid, unconcerned, unfeeling; chilly, cold, frigid, glacial, hard-boiled, hard-edged, hard-hearted, icy, unfriendly

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