Touched by Meaning in English

expression · lemma: touch

US

ˈtətʃt/ /ˈbaɪ

TUHCHT by

UK

tˈʌtʃt/ /bˈaɪ

TUHCHT by

Definition

To feel emotionally moved, especially in a gentle, positive way, because of something someone did or said.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always refers to positive emotions, not physical touch. Commonly followed by 'by' + what caused the emotion, e.g. 'touched by her kindness.' Used in both formal and informal settings. Not used for strong negative emotions.

• Spanish: conmovido por - emocionado por
• Portuguese (BR): comovido por - emocionado por
• Portuguese (PT): comovido por - emocionado por
• Chinese (Simplified): 被感动（由）
• Chinese (Traditional): 被感動（由）
• Hindi: प्रभावित होना (द्वारा) - छू जाना (द्वारा)
• Arabic: تأثرت بـ - شعرت بالامتنان لـ
• Bengali: মুগ্ধ - আবেগে আপ্লুত
• Russian: тронут - растроган
• Japanese: 感動した - 心を打たれた
• Vietnamese: cảm động
• Korean: 감동받은
• Turkish: etkilenmiş - duygulanan
• Urdu: محسوس ہونا - متاثر ہونا (جذباتی)
• Indonesian: tersentuh - terharu

Example Sentences

I was touched by her kind words.

basic

He felt touched by the gift.

basic

She was touched by their support.

basic

Honestly, I was really touched by what you said last night.

natural

We were all touched by her story of courage.

natural

I could tell he was genuinely touched by the gesture.

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