Touching (Adjective)
Meaning
Arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The old man's heartfelt smile was a touching sight to behold on his 50th wedding anniversary.
- Her touching gesture of donating to charity warmed the hearts of everyone in the community.
- The touching reunion of the estranged siblings brought tears of joy to the eyes of the family.
- The touching words of appreciation spoken by the award winner were genuinely felt by the audience.
- The touching story of the underdog athlete's victory inspired millions of people worldwide.