touched

Definition

  • adjective: having a small amount of something
  • adjective: emotionally stirred (as with gratitude)
  • usually + 'with'
  • synonyms: sick, insane, grazed

Examples

  • He was 'touched for' a run in the first inning. [=they scored a run off him in the first inning]

  • Their house burned to the ground, but the house next door wasn't 'touched' by the fire.

  • I haven't 'touched' my essay all week, and it's due this Friday!

Movie quotes

  • (..) sticking out... why, she's an old crow... with all the feathers pulled out. She said she'd kill herself if I touched her. They all say that. What they really mean is they'll kill themselves... if you don't. Maybe, but I never had one (..)
    1958 The Vikings
  • (..) We were all agreed you would be unharmed... while you remained with us. Remember that, Einar. Leave her alone. I haven't touched her...yet. And you never will. I'd kill myself first. She doesn't seem to like you. She likes me well enough. I doubt it (..)
    1958 The Vikings