touched

verb
UK: /tʌtʃt/
US: /tʌtʃt/

  1. To feel something with your hand or fingers.

    1. I touched the cat, and it purred softly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Have you touched the new fabric sample they sent over for review? [ ] [ ]

  2. To be in contact with something.

    1. The wheels touched the ground smoothly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The swimmer's hand touched the wall, signaling the end of the race. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

felt affected
touched adjective

  1. To have an emotional effect on someone.

    1. The movie touched my heart. [ ] [ ]
    2. The story of her resilience deeply touched everyone who heard it. [ ] [ ]

  2. Feeling gratitude or sympathy.

    1. I was touched by her kind words. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was deeply touched by the outpouring of support after her loss. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "touched" in English means: To feel something with your hand or fingers., To be in contact with something..

The phonetic transcription of "touched" is /tʌtʃt/ in British English and /tʌtʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "touched": felt, affected.

Example usage of "touched": "I touched the cat, and it purred softly.". More examples on the page.