informal + usually disapproving
: very emotional and personal : tending to show emotions very openly
Some teachers get all touchy-feely with their students.
touchy-feely people
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“Touchy-feely.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/touchy-feely. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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