Synonyms of touched

touched 1 of 2

adjective

as in cracked

Related Words

• cracked
• disturbed
• off
• non compos mentis
• demented
• mad
• crazed
• loopy
• fey
• unbalanced
• disordered
• deranged
• teched
• mental
• maniacal
• dotty
• delirious
• potty
• strange
• psychotic
• insane
• aberrant
• unhinged
• nuts
• nutty
• psycho
• pixilated
• loco
• batty
• eccentric
• wud
• daft
• delusional
• bats
• foolish
• queer
• certifiable
• crackers
• unsound
• haywire
• oddball
• delusionary
• brainsick
• bonkers
• odd
• irrational
• depressed
• unreasonable
• distraught
• nuclear
• ballistic
• berserk
• senseless
• distracted
• crazy
• fixated
• obsessed
• witless
• ape
• frantic
• hysterical
• frenzied
• bananas
• amok
• wigged-out
• raving
• monomaniacal
• monomaniac

Dissimilar Words

• balanced
• sound
• clear
• reasonable
• sane
• compos mentis
• wise
• lucid
• rational
• normal
• sensible
• healthy
• uncrazy
• judicious
• well-adjusted
• unneurotic

touched

2 of 2

verb

past tense of touch

1

as in felt

to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin

be careful not to touch this pan—it's still hot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• felt
• caressed
• embraced
• kissed
• grasped
• hugged
• rubbed
• gripped
• held
• stroked
• brushed
• nudged
• fingered
• fondled
• pawed
• clasped
• nuzzled
• patted
• clutched
• tapped
• knocked
• grazed
• clenched
• palpated
• shaved
• flicked
• hit
• tipped
• nosed
• handled
• clapped
• palmed
• skimmed
• dabbed
• lipped
• whacked
• clung (to)
• pounded
• rapped
• chucked
• palped
• tagged

2

as in affected

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

your speech on the true meaning of patriotism touched me deeply

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affected
• influenced
• impressed
• impacted
• struck
• reached
• swayed
• inspired
• interested
• moved
• involved
• told (on)
• got to
• bothered
• attracted
• fascinated
• concerned
• penetrated
• disturbed
• dazzled
• stirred
• worried
• entranced
• enthralled
• troubled
• plagued
• carried away
• transported
• engaged
• afflicted
• enchanted
• tried
• pierced
• enraptured
• upset
• colored
• biased
• ravished
• harassed
• captivated
• distressed
• stressed
• perturbed
• charmed
• smote
• flustered
• wrung
• bewitched
• disquieted
• agitated
• harried
• discomforted
• pestered
• strained
• discomposed
• allured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tired
• bored
• wearied
• jaded
• palled
• underwhelmed

3

as in marred

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable

unfortunately, his insufferable arrogance tends to touch even the good deeds that he does

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marred
• tainted
• poisoned
• stained
• spoiled
• darkened
• tarnished
• lowered
• smeared
• degraded
• blackened
• distorted
• vitiated
• discredited
• blurred
• corrupted
• blemished
• soiled
• smudged
• discolored
• polluted
• sank
• sullied
• tarred
• dirtied
• clouded
• shamed
• disgraced
• demeaned
• twisted
• dishonored
• besmirched
• smutted
• besmeared
• debased
• colored
• perverted
• cheapened
• subverted
• fouled
• begrimed
• smirched
• demoralized
• depraved
• abased
• debauched
• bastardized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purified
• cleansed
• elevated
• uplifted
• magnified
• enshrined
• dignified
• glorified
• ennobled
• hallowed

4

as in joined

to be adjacent to

our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joined
• adjoined
• flanked
• surrounded
• neighbored
• marched (with)
• met
• fringed
• skirted
• bordered (on)
• abutted
• butted (on or against)
• lined
• attached (to)
• verged (on)
• connected (with)
• bounded
• contacted
• encircled
• embraced
• communicated (with)
• linked (with)
• enclosed
• fenced
• converged
• rimmed
• margined

5

as in concerned

to be the business or affair of

I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affected
• concerned
• involved
• applied (to)
• related (to)
• bore (on)
• referred (to)
• implicated
• pertained (to)
• ensnared
• appertained (to)
• embroiled
• entangled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of touched

Adjective

Our family is very touched and deeply grateful by this incredible tribute. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024

Still, Federer certainly had his long runs on top and touched tennis fans worldwide for more than 20 years with his shotmaking and class on and off the court. — Christopher Clarey, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2022

Verb

The scandal surrounding the former prince Andrew has also touched his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to honor the lives lost to suicide, to stand with the families and communities suicide has touched, and to renew our commitment to prevention. — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Vasil didn’t know what his teammates were planning and was clearly touched by the display of support. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Duncan’s artistry touched many and leaves an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

All around the studio are things Wesselmann touched, not only his artworks but his brushes and paint tubes and even a pair of gloves (handily labeled TR and TL, for Tom right hand and Tom left hand). — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Our love is with his family, his friends, his collaborators and the countless people touched by his life and music. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Our love is with his family, his friends, his collaborators, and the countless people touched by his life and music. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

The Big Ten later said the official's call was correct, saying that there was one second left on the clock when Western Michigan touched the ball out of bounds. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026