touched

/tʌtʃt/
adjective
  1. Feeling emotional, grateful, or moved by something kind or thoughtful.
    • I felt touched when my neighbor offered to water my plants while I was away.
    • She was deeply touched by the surprise birthday party her friends organized.
    • The teacher was touched by the heartfelt thank-you note from the student.
  2. Slightly crazy or mentally unbalanced (informal).
    • After living alone in the woods for years, he became a little touched.
    • Some people think the old man is a bit touched because he talks to his garden.
    • Don't mind her odd comments — she's always been a bit touched.
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of touch: to put one's hand or finger on something.
    • She gently touched the baby's cheek.
    • He touched the hot stove and quickly pulled his hand back.
    • The artist touched the canvas with a soft brush.
  2. Past tense and past participle of touch: to affect someone emotionally.
    • Her kindness touched my heart.
    • The story of the lost dog touched everyone in the room.
    • The movie touched me more than I expected.
  3. Past tense and past participle of touch: to make contact or come into physical contact with something.
    • The car's bumper barely touched the wall.
    • Their hands touched as they reached for the same book.
    • The two wires touched and caused a spark.
  4. Past tense and past participle of touch: to handle or use something briefly.
    • She never touched the dessert because she was full.
    • He touched the subject only once during the meeting.
    • I haven't touched my guitar in months.
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