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Grammar : Adj

Spell : tuhch-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʌtʃ ɪŋ

Definition of touching

Origin : "affecting the emotions," c.1600, present participle adjective from touch (v.).

adj affecting, moving emotionally

Example sentences :

And it was with eagerness that I accepted the touching invitation.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

She went about looking at things, curious, touching them softly as if they were sacred.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Touching the moneys, there is enough and to spare until we reach Montaubon.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

The leper himself would never have dreamed of his touching him.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

After these touching words, Andrew began to take another view of the matter.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

Then aloud he repeated the question, touching the bookmaker on the elbow.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

The little thing measured her height by touching her forehead.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Carelessly he stepped to the back of the stall, touching Westley as he passed.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

A breath of sincere, touching admiration came from every side.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Touching my leg, and using other signs, I addressed her again in the Indian language.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

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