Synonyms for

Touched

Verb / tʌtʃt / Another word for touched — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have come in contact with something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

allude unmoved rival tinct affect equal reach adjoin advert untouched match tint moved pertain stirred affected disturb partake stir refer impact tinge contact relate concern felt grazed brushed contacted hit struck patted caressed stroked tickled tapped pressed palpated prodded jabbed nudged pushed punched slapped

Synonyms by register

Formal

affected moved impressed stirred

Informal

moved got to me hit me affected

Literary

resonant poignant evocative

Antonyms

unmoved unaffected indifferent apathetic impassive callous

Common collocations

  • deeply touched
  • touched by
  • touched a nerve
  • touched his heart
  • touched her soul
  • touched by an angel
  • touched off
  • touched up

Word family

noun touch
verb touch
adjective touching

Usage note

When used to describe an emotional response, 'touched' often implies a gentle or positive emotional impact. It can also refer to being physically contacted or slightly altered.

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Example sentences

  1. He gently touched the flower petal.
  2. The basketball touched the rim before bouncing off.
  3. She was touched by the kind gesture.
  4. The cat touched the mouse with its paw.
  5. He didn't want to be touched by the stranger.

Quotes

  • "A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same." - Elbert Hubbard
  • "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
  • "In a world full of trends, I want to remain a classic." - Iman

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