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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'tochier', which traces back to Latin 'tangere' meaning 'to touch' or 'to handle'. The English form developed through Norman French influence following the 1066 invasion, with the Latin root ultimately related to physical contact or sensation.
Breakdown
touch (from Latin tangere, meaning to handle or make contact) + -ing (present participle and adjectival suffix, forming a continuous action or descriptive quality).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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