Pronunciation: /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
verb coming into or in contact with
A1 She is touching the soft fur of the cat.
A2 He touched the painting gently to see if it was dry.
B1 The therapist recommended touching base with her feelings through journaling.
B2 The artist's work always touches the hearts of those who view it.
C1 The novel's poignant ending really touched me emotionally.
C2 The documentary about the refugee crisis touched on important global issues.
adjective causing feelings of sadness or sympathy
A1 The little girl's touching gesture made her mother smile.
A2 The movie had a touching ending that left many audience members in tears.
B1 The touching story of the soldier's bravery inspired many people.
B2 The artist's touching painting captured the beauty of nature perfectly.
C1 The novel's touching portrayal of love and loss resonated with readers around the world.
C2 The musician's touching performance moved the audience to their core.
formal The touching moment at the memorial service brought tears to everyone's eyes.
informal I saw a really touching video of a dog reuniting with its owner after a long time.
slang That movie was so touching, I was a mess by the end of it.
figurative The artist's painting was so touching, it seemed to reach out and speak to my soul.
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