touched
/tʌt͡ʃt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).
Adjective
Examples
I was touched that he should remember my birthday.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Slightly mentally deficient; touched in the head.
Adjective
Examples
"Don't you see he is a lunatic, prince?" whispered Evgenie Pavlovitch in his ear. "Someone told me just now that he is a bit touched on the subject of lawyers, that he has a mania for making speeches and intends to pass the examinations. I am expecting a splendid burlesque now."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “touched” mean?
Emotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).
Is “touched” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.