Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Touching.
How to pronounce touching:
US
Touching - as a noun
The event of something coming in contact with the body
Example: "He longed for the touch of her hand"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
touch10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contact11impinging15striking13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of putting two things together with no space between them
Example: "At his touch the room filled with lights"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
touch10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Touching - as an adjective satellite
Arousing affect
Example: "The homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affecting18poignant11Touching - as an adjective
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
Example: "A touching story"
Touching - as a preposition
Regarding; concerning.
Example Sentences
"The movie was very touching and made me cry."
"The song has such a touching melody."
"The charity event was a touching display of compassion."
"The touching story of their reunion warmed my heart."
"She wrote a touching tribute to her late grandmother."
Word Game Points
Is TOUCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, touching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOUCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is TOUCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, touching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOUCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is TOUCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, touching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOUCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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