Touched (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion; "too moved to speak"; "very touched by the stranger's kindness".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Slightly insane.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old lady who thought aliens were living in her attic was a little touched in the head.
- He's been acting strange lately, a bit touched by the pressures of work and personal life.
- After the car accident, she was a little touched and couldn't recall the events leading up to the crash.
- Her eccentric behavior and outlandish beliefs led people to think she was slightly touched.
- The artist's surreal paintings were a reflection of his touched imagination and unique worldview.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Having come into contact.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her broken heart still lingered, a fresh wound that hadn't fully healed after being touched by his unfaithful ways.
- The wires became live as soon as they were touched by the electrical current.
- She carefully handled the ancient artifact, making sure not to be touched by the oils from her skin.
- The delicate petals of the flower were easily bruised if touched too roughly by human fingers.
- The public service announcement warned children about the dangers of being touched by strangers in the wrong manner.