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

  • (..) Billy the other day. No way! He is so cute. Ah. Hey, Lisa, I was wondering if you... Ew! Gru touched Lisa! Gru touched Lisa! Ew! Lisa's got Gruties! Scared? Of what? Women? No! That's bonkers! (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2