CEFR B1

touching

adjective

Meaning

Arousing feelings of sympathy, sadness, or gratitude; moving.

Examples

It was a touching tribute to her late husband.
His offer to help was a touching gesture.

Synonyms: moving, poignant, heartwarming, pathetic

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touching (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

Definition

Arousing feelings of sympathy, sadness, or gratitude; moving.

Examples

It was a touching tribute to her late husband.
His offer to help was a touching gesture.
The reunion of the long-lost siblings was a touching scene.

How to Use touching

touching on (prepositional phrase): Referring to or mentioning a subject briefly. — "The report was touching on the economic impact of the new policy."
touching upon (prepositional phrase): Similar to 'touching on', referring to or mentioning a subject. — "Her speech was touching upon the importance of community."

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