touching

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

adjective

Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

Examples :

"a touching story"

preposition

Regarding; concerning.

Examples :

"Touching your question about the new policy, I will forward it to HR. "

language word

noun

The act by which something is touched.

Examples :

"The gentle touching of the baby's hand was comforting. "

sensation action

noun

(in the plural) A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.

Examples :

"The bar offered various touching, like pretzels and olives, with the draft beers. "

food drink entertainment

Meanings

Examples :

"a touching story"

Examples :

"Touching your question about the new policy, I will forward it to HR. "

Examples :

"The gentle touching of the baby's hand was comforting. "

Examples :

"The bar offered various touching, like pretzels and olives, with the draft beers. "

Related Words

comforting verb

To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.

regarding verb

To look at; to observe.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

question noun

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

environment noun

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

heartbreak noun

Overwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment

provoking verb

To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.

concerning verb

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

situation noun

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

informal adjective

Not formal or ceremonious.

alcoholic noun

A person addicted to alcohol.

witnesses noun

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.