touching

/tˈʌt‍ʃɪŋ/

/ˈtətʃɪŋ/

touching

eliciting a strong emotional response, particularly sympathy, tenderness, or sadness

synonyms : affecting

Touching

the act of putting two things together with no space between them

synonyms : touch

the event of something coming in contact with the body

synonyms : touch

Examples

1. The novel tells a touching story of a leper who fought against all odds.

2. The movie was so touching that it made the entire audience cry.

3. The speech was so touching that I had a lump in my throat.

4. None of them are touching.