touching
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Definition of touching
(Entry 1 of 2)
: capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
touching
prepositionDefinition of touching (Entry 2 of 2)
: in reference to : concerning
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Synonyms & Antonyms for touching
Synonyms: Adjective
abutting, adjacent, adjoining, bordering, conterminous, contiguous, flanking, flush, fringing, joining, juxtaposed, neighboring, skirting, verging
Synonyms: Preposition
about, apropos, apropos of, as far as, as for, as regards (also as respects), as to, concerning, of, on, regarding, respecting, toward (or towards)
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of touching in a Sentence
Adjective
touching lots in the housing development will eventually be separated by hedges for privacy a touching movie about two lost animals who try to find their way homePreposition
there has been an objection touching the last of the proposed new bylaws
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Lea Michele took to social media on Friday (July 13) to share a touching quote with fans on the fifth anniversary of Cory Monteith's death. — Taylor Weatherby, Billboard, "Lea Michele Shares Poignant Quote on Anniversary of Cory Monteith's Death," 13 July 2018 But on Tuesday at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, the emotion was taken to another level after a touching gesture by her fans brought the singer to tears. — Mallorie Sullivan, Cincinnati.com, "Kesha breaks down during 'Praying' after Cincinnati fans hold up 'Thank You' hearts," 13 July 2018 The Navy forwarded a touching letter with coordinates of the ship at the time of burial, details that my father would’ve appreciated. — Liz Arnold, Longreads, "Making Peace with the Site of a Suicide," 11 July 2018 The whole ride has been wild and touching, Gaudynski said. — Jane Ford-stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Here’s how two 'ordinary' Milwaukee-area men created a unique, dual-wheeled bicycle. The next challenge? Trying to sell them.," 11 July 2018 The touching vows are followed by footage of the couple's first kiss and dance at their 1920s themed reception. — Fox News, "Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook's wedding video teaser reveals their emotional vows," 10 July 2018 Yet their seeming lack of sophistication is probably what makes them so touching. — Thomas Hine, Philly.com, "Brandywine River Museum's new exhibit finds scary beauty in the realm of decay," 5 July 2018 Having clearly had his confidence knocked by his sub-par performances, Jose Mourinho has taken to sending the Spain shot stopper a message of support - showing a touching display of solidarity with his Manchester United number one. — SI.com, "David De Gea Receives Message of Support From Mourinho as Hierro Confirms Choice for Spain No.1," 29 June 2018 Here are some of the touching responses Barbarin received: 1. — Korin Miller, SELF, "7 People With Disabilities on the Sweet, Little Ways Their Partners Make Them Feel Loved," 26 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'touching.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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touching
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of touching
: having a strong emotional effect : causing feelings of sadness or sympathy
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Kids Definition of touching
: causing a feeling of tenderness or pity a touching story
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