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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Thursday's pull-back comes after the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield touched a multi-year high during Wednesday's session as inflation and debt concerns continue to weigh on markets. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Steinem’s influence touched many points, particularly art, photography, and popular culture. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 In an August 2025 interview, Jeffery touched on what inspiring young Black girls meant to her. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In other words, in Herzog’s vision, they’re touched by something profound, perhaps divine. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 To Bowick, Perry touched not only his close companions but generations who watched him on the NBC hit comedy. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Then late in the first half, Sheppard had an 81-yard punt return for a touchdown that was blocked magnificently well and the receiver was never touched. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Parton, who died at the age of 80 on Tuesday, was widely loved and celebrated around the world and leaves behind a life that touched the lives of millions of Americans. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Perhaps he was most touched by the scene in which Jeremy Swift’s character, jazz aficionado Leslie Higgins, is having Satchel Paige’s legacy explained to him. — Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 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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The sea change coming for the Angels franchise felt due, illustrated each night at Angel Stadium by the waves of shirtless fans in the upper decks imploring Arte Moreno to sell the team.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Bellow felt an affinity with Kennedy’s combination of low-life high jinks, human frailty, and virtuoso style.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of felt

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German power infrastructure has previously been affected under similar circumstances.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Proceeds from the raffle will go to Heart Heroes, a nonprofit that supports children and families affected by congenital heart disease, and the Florida chapter of the Human Trafficking Foundation.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of affected

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The tenures of the two subsequent chief baseball executives, Billy Eppler and Minasian, were marred by Moreno’s intrusions, sources said.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Amnesty International had called on the Court of Cassation to overturn the convictions, describing the case as politically motivated and saying the trial was marred by due process and other violations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of marred

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With nine homers in a single game, the Cubs joined the 2025 Yankees, who did it twice, in a tie for the second-most homers in a single game.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
By 2012, Will Beedle — who joined the company in 2006 as menswear director — was promoted to chief creative director, before stepping down in 2021.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of joined

Adjective

Instead, a not-elderly man a few rows away—perhaps even more disturbed by the tale of Phyllis’s downfall than I—became convulsed in a seizure.

— Corey Seymour, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The fact that Salazar killed Clinkunbroomer was not in dispute, but his defense attorney and family said he was deeply disturbed at the time, hearing voices that told him to kill himself.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026