English · Emotions & Feelings
touched
/tʌtʃt/
[/tʌtʃt/]
moved, grateful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling gently moved and grateful because of someone's kindness or thoughtfulness.
Example
He was touched that his old classmates remembered his birthday after so many years apart.
He was touched that his old classmates remembered his birthday after so many years apart.
Etymology
Past participle of 'touch', from Old French 'tochier'; the emotional sense developed by the 16th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used about warm, gentle feelings stirred by considerate or affectionate acts.