Touched

/tʌtʃt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of 'touch,' meaning to make physical contact with something.

She touched the soft fabric of the dress before deciding to buy it.

to emotionally affect or move someone.

The kind words in the letter really touched her heart.

to have a mild physical or mental condition.

He seemed a little touched after the accident, displaying unusual behavior.

adjective

having been affected in some emotional way.

He is a touched individual who often feels deep empathy for others.

Middle English, from Old French 'toucher', from Latin 'toccare'.

touched by an angel:

to be deeply affected by a benevolent or kind influence.

touch and go:

uncertain or risky; not stable.

touch base:

to make contact or communicate briefly.

slightly crazy or eccentric.

He has some great ideas, but he might be a little touched.

emotionally affected or sentimental.

After watching that movie, I felt a bit touched.