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

  • (..) You take one more move, mister... Don't you dare. lf you put one fin on that boat... Are you listening to me? Don't touch the boa-... He touched the butt. You paddle your little tail back here. That's right. You are in big trouble, young man. Do you hear me? Daddy, help me! (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo