TOUCHED Synonyms: 289 Similar and Opposite Words

touched 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of touched

as in cracked

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verb

past tense of touch

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

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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

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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

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as in joined

to be adjacent to our property touches theirs right where that big elm tree is

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as in concerned

to be the business or affair of I don't think this decision touches you, so butt out

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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

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Each aspect of the hotel has been touched by people with deep New Orleans roots. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 All the solder connections were on the outside where the mash never touched the solder anymore. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Analyst calls for all four banks touched on the opportunities and risks associated with AI, citing robust financing demand and operational advantages, but also the threat of rogue agents. — Hugh Son,laya Neelakandan,leslie Picker,ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Manager Pat Murphy signaled to the bullpen, left-hander Aaron Ashby emerged and struck out Freeman on four pitches, only one of which touched the strike zone. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Symbolically, this act represents the departure of the goddess’s divine presence (prana) from the murti; thus, the murti may be touched and moved by human beings. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026 But in Japan, it wasn’t touched and Feltenstein went looking deep into the archives. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 One throughline that touched almost every essay was the question of nostalgia. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 At what point does the identity of the person being touched become part of the work? — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for touched

Adjective

Inspect the weatherstripping for cracked, compressed or missing foam, vinyl or rubber seals.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Use them to cover a cracked deck, upgrade a front porch, create a barefoot-friendly walkway around a hot tub or pool, or even define a dedicated grilling station that’s easy to sweep clean.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Definition of cracked

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Independent grocery stores and butchers that use the same refrigeration system may also have been affected.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
The changes would have affected the environments in which life developed and evolved, from the age of the dinosaurs through to some of our oldest primate ancestors.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of affected

Verb

The tight finish came after a first half with see-saw action — mainly by Stewart — but was marred by whistles and questionable foul calls.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
The second-year forward is trying to take advantage of his first true NBA preseason after knee injuries marred his rookie season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of marred

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Holloway, who joined Dunhill in 2023, is no stranger to Italy.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Propagating the Chair To understand the geometric intuition behind the Chair44 shape, Tsiokos says, imagine a large cube composed of eight tiny cubes that are joined together.

— Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of joined

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His lack of experience in the realms of ballet, classical music, opera, and jazz, formerly the center’s mainstays, have concerned some onlookers.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026
Instead, Kahn said his objection concerned what other creative work gets overlooked when an event can screen only a limited number of films.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerned

Adjective

At the funeral my half-sister told me I was emotionally disturbed and my memories of being slapped were lies.

— R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Cultivation The plant grows naturally on riverbeds, grasslands, and human-disturbed areas; it can be propagated from both seeds and stem cuttings.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026