touching.
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
Meaning & usage
Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
a touching story
In direct contact with.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
Regarding; concerning.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
The act by which something is touched.
A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English touching, touchinge, touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
present participle and gerund of touch
Where this word comes from
From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
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