Definitions
- Describing an emotional response to a situation or event that evokes feelings of sympathy, compassion, or tenderness. - Referring to a physical contact or interaction with someone or something. - Talking about a personal connection or bond with someone or something.
- Describing a positive reaction to someone's abilities, skills, or achievements. - Referring to a favorable opinion or perception of something or someone. - Talking about a sense of awe or admiration towards something or someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a positive reaction or response.
- 2Both words can be used to describe an emotional or mental state.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a reaction to a person or thing.
- 4Both words can be used in a variety of contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Touched describes a more emotional response, while impressed is more intellectual.
- 2Cause: Touched is often caused by an act of kindness or compassion, while impressed is often caused by a display of skill or talent.
- 3Intensity: Touched is often a more intense feeling than impressed.
- 4Subjectivity: Touched is a more subjective feeling, while impressed is more objective.
- 5Usage: Touched is more commonly used in personal or emotional contexts, while impressed is more versatile and can be used in both personal and professional contexts.
Remember this!
Touched and impressed are both positive reactions to a person or thing, but they differ in their emotional intensity, cause, and subjectivity. Touched is a more emotional response to an act of kindness or compassion, while impressed is a more intellectual response to a display of skill or talent. Touched is more subjective and personal, while impressed is more objective and versatile.
