touching
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness; emotionally moving.
- The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry.
- It was touching to see the whole community come together to help the family.
- She wrote a touching letter to her grandmother thanking her for the gift.
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preposition
- Concerning; about (often used in formal or literary contexts).
- The lawyer asked several questions touching the matter of the will.
- They had a long discussion touching the future of the company.
- The report contained remarks touching the safety of the building.
noun
- The act or an instance of making physical contact with something.
- A light touching of the shoulder can show support.
- The doctor examined the patient through gentle touchings of the sore area.
- In the game, any touching of the line means you are out.