adjective
touched
tuhcht
adjective
1
Emotionally moved, often with gratitude or tenderness.
"She was touched by the surprise party her friends had planned."
"He seemed genuinely touched by the kind letter."
2
Informal: slightly mentally unstable or eccentric.
"The old man was harmless, just a little touched."
How to Use Touched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling moved or grateful because of something kind, or (informally) being a bit odd or unstable.
When to use it
The "mentally unstable" sense is informal and can sound dismissive or old-fashioned — use carefully.
Word Forms
more touched comparative, most touched superlative
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