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touching
adjective
preposition
noun
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- G
- Contains
- OUCHIN
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
“a touching story”
preposition
Regarding; concerning.
noun
The act by which something is touched.
(in the plural) A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.
In context
Example Sentences
a touching story
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