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Meaning of Touching

Causing feelings of sadness or tenderness; making contact.

In simple words: making contact with something

Touching in a sentence

  • The movie was very touching and made everyone cry.
  • I felt a touching gesture when he gave me a hug.
  • Her touching speech inspired the entire audience.

How to use Touching

Can describe physical contact or emotional impact. More appropriate in sensitive contexts. Avoid in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

touching + object

Memory hint

Imagine touching a heart, which brings feelings and emotions.

Related words

Collocations with Touching

  • touching moment
  • touching story
  • touching tribute

Synonyms for Touching

Opposites of Touching

  • insensitive
  • unemotional

Common mistakes with Touching

  • 'Touching' used incorrectly with inanimate objects (should use 'touch').
  • Confused with 'touchy' when describing sensitive topics.
  • Misusing 'touching' to mean 'funny' instead of 'moving' in emotional contexts.

Compare Touching with Moving, Emotional

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Frequently asked questions about Touching

What does Touching mean?

making contact with something

What is the definition of Touching?

Causing feelings of sadness or tenderness; making contact.

How do you use Touching in a sentence?

The movie was very touching and made everyone cry.

Can you give another example of Touching?

I felt a touching gesture when he gave me a hug.

What are synonyms for Touching?

Common alternatives include moving, poignant, affecting, emotional.

What is the opposite of Touching?

Opposite meanings include insensitive, unemotional.

What words go with Touching?

It commonly pairs with touching moment, touching story, touching tribute.

What are common mistakes when using Touching?

'Touching' used incorrectly with inanimate objects (should use 'touch'). Confused with 'touchy' when describing sensitive topics. Misusing 'touching' to mean 'funny' instead of 'moving' in emotional contexts.

How do you pronounce Touching?

US: //ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ//, UK: //ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Touching?

Can describe physical contact or emotional impact. More appropriate in sensitive contexts. Avoid in overly casual settings.