touched

[tʌtʃt]

touched Definition

• 1. having been emotionally moved or affected
• 2. slightly crazy or insane

Using touched: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "touched" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was really touched by her kindness.

• Example

  He seemed a bit touched in the head.

• Example

  The movie's ending was so touching that I cried.

• Example

  She was touched by the gesture of her friends.

touched Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for touched

• moved
• affected
• stirred
• impressed
• crazy
• insane
• mad
• eccentric

Phrases with touched

• get in touch with

  to communicate with someone, especially after not seeing or talking to them for a long time

  Example

  I need to get in touch with my old college friend.

• keep in touch

  to maintain contact with someone, especially after not seeing or talking to them for a long time

  Example

  Let's keep in touch and catch up soon.

• out of touch

  not having current knowledge or information about something

  Example

  He's been out of touch with the latest technology.

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Summary: touched in Brief

The term 'touched' [tʌtʃt] refers to being emotionally moved or affected, as in 'I was really touched by her kindness.' It can also mean slightly crazy or insane, as in 'He seemed a bit touched in the head.' 'Touched' is often used in phrases like 'get in touch with' and 'keep in touch,' which refer to communication.