touchant — meaning in English

English meaning

• moving adjective Causing strong feelings, especially sadness or sympathy.
• touching adjective Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.

Senses

touchant is used for these senses in English:

• heart-warming Eliciting cosy feelings of tenderness and sympathy.
• moving Causing or evoking deep emotions.
• touching Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

moving — full definition

1. adjective Causing strong feelings, especially sadness or sympathy.
2. adjective In motion; not stationary.
3. noun The process of relocating belongings or residence.

touching — full definition

1. adjective Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.
2. preposition Concerning or regarding (formal/legal usage).
3. adjective In physical contact with something.

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