Synonyms for
Touching
Definition
evoking strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or nostalgia
Synonyms & similar words
disturb
bearupon
tinge
poignant
relate
tinct
adjoin
concern
partake
refer
rival
meet
touch
stir
havetodoewith
bearon
advert
impact
reach
touchon
pertain
match
extendto
affecting
allude
moving
emotional
heartfelt
poignant
stirring
soulful
pathetic
affecting
heart-rending
tear-jerking
evocative
sentimental
gripping
powerful
heartwarming
uplifting
inspiring
meaningful
profound
deep
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- deeply touching
- truly touching
- very touching
- quite touching
- touching story
- touching moment
- touching tribute
- touching scene
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'touching' describes something that evokes sadness or sympathy. It is generally used in a positive or neutral context, implying emotional resonance rather than physical contact.
Example sentences
- The touching story of the lost puppy made me want to adopt him.
- The soldier's reunion with his family was a touching moment.
- The old couple's love story was very touching.
- The touching speech brought tears to my eyes.
- The touching scene in the movie made everyone cry.
Quotes
Tears are the silent language of grief. - Voltaire
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. - Judy Garland