touching
0 antonyms and opposites of touching, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.
Etymology
Formed from touch plus the suffix -ing.
Full origin of touching →Frequently asked questions
What does “touching” mean?
The word “touching” means causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness. In plain terms, something that stirs emotion, or (in older/formal English) a word meaning "concerning.".
How do you pronounce “touching”?
“Touching” is pronounced TUHT-shihng (/ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “touching” in a sentence?
Here is “touching” used in a sentence: “The film's ending was genuinely touching.”
What part of speech is “touching”?
Depending on how it is used, “touching” can be an adjective and a preposition.
Is “touching” a common word?
“Touching” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “touching” have?
“Touching” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.
What is the difference between 'touching' and 'moving'?
Both describe things that stir the emotions, but 'touching' tends to emphasise gentle feelings of tenderness, sympathy, or mild sadness. 'Moving' is often stronger and broader, suggesting a deeper or more powerful emotional impact.
When is 'touching' used as a preposition?
As a preposition, 'touching' means concerning or regarding, and it is largely confined to formal or legal writing, as in 'questions touching the matter at hand'. In everyday English this use sounds archaic, and 'concerning', 'regarding', or 'about' are far more common.
What words commonly follow the adjective 'touching'?
As an adjective meaning emotionally affecting, 'touching' often precedes nouns like 'tribute', 'moment', 'gesture', 'story', and 'scene'. These pairings describe something that causes feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.