touching — causing feelings of sympathy or sadness; emotionally moving
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing feelings of sympathy or sadness; emotionally moving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 감동적인, 마음을 움직이는
Korean pronunciation: **터**칭
Example Sentences
- His touching speech about his grandmother made everyone cry at the wedding.
- The 'No Touching' sign at the museum didn't stop my curious toddler from poking everything.
- The movie's touching ending had me reaching for tissues.
touching
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʌtʃɪŋ//
causing feelings of sympathy or sadness; emotionally moving
causing feelings of sympathy or sadness; emotionally moving
Clutching memories, a touching farewell.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'tochier'에서 유래하여, 라틴어 'tangere'(만지다)로 거슬러 올라간다. -ing 접미사가 붙어 현재분사나 형용사 역할을 한다.
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📝Examples
“His touching speech about his grandmother made everyone cry at the wedding.”
“The 'No Touching' sign at the museum didn't stop my curious toddler from poking everything.”
“The movie's touching ending had me reaching for tissues.”
“My cat's touching tribute to my homework was eating it completely.”
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