Definitions for touching

Definitions for (noun) touching

Main entry: touch, touching

Definition: the act of putting two things together with no space between them

Usage: at his touch the room filled with lights


Main entry: touch, touching

Definition: the event of something coming in contact with the body

Usage: he longed for the touch of her hand; the cooling touch of the night air


Definitions for (adj) touching

Main entry: affecting, touching, poignant

Definition: arousing affect

Usage: the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene; poignant grief cannot endure forever; his gratitude was simple and touching


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