touching meaning and definition

TOUCHING noun

Definition of touching (noun)

1. the event of something coming in contact with the body
   • "he longed for the touch of her hand"; "the cooling touch of the night air"
   • synonyms: touch
2. the act of putting two things together with no space between them
   • "at his touch the room filled with lights"
   • synonyms: touch

TOUCHING adjective

Definition of touching (adjective)

1. arousing affect
   • "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
   • synonyms: affecting, poignant