ALL meanings of touched
touched
T t - adjective touched moved; stirred: They were very touched by your generosity. 1
- adjective touched slightly crazy; unbalanced: touched in the head. 1
- verb with object touched to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it: He touched the iron cautiously. 1
- verb with object touched to come into contact with and perceive (something), as the hand or the like does. 1
- verb with object touched to bring (the hand, finger, etc., or something held) into contact with something: She touched a match to the papers. 1
- verb with object touched to give a slight tap or pat to with the hand, finger, etc.; strike or hit gently or lightly. 1
- verb with object touched to come into or be in contact with. 1
- verb with object touched Geometry. (of a line or surface) to be tangent to. 1
- verb with object touched to be adjacent to or border on. 1
- verb with object touched to come up to; reach; attain. 1
- verb with object touched to attain equality with; compare with (usually used with a negative): a style that cannot touch that of Shakespeare. 1
- verb with object touched to mark by strokes of the brush, pencil, or the like. 1
- verb with object touched to mark or relieve slightly, as with color: a gray dress touched with blue. 1
- verb with object touched to stop at (a place), as a ship: The ship touched shore several times during the cruise. 1
- verb with object touched to treat or affect in some way by contact. 1
- verb with object touched to affect as if by contact; tinge; imbue. 1
- verb with object touched to affect with some feeling or emotion, especially tenderness, pity, gratitude, etc.: Their sufferings touched his heart. 1
- verb with object touched to handle, use, or have to do with in any way (usually used with a negative): She can't touch the money until she's 21. 1
- verb with object touched to eat or drink; consume; taste (usually used with a negative): He won't touch another drink. 1
- verb with object touched to lay hands on, often in a violent manner: Don't you touch this child! 1
- verb with object touched to deal with or treat in speech or writing. 1
- verb with object touched to refer or allude to. 1
- verb with object touched to pertain or relate to: a critic in all matters touching the kitchen. 1
- verb with object touched to be a matter of importance to; make a difference to; affect: This grave decision touches all of us. 1
- verb with object touched Metallurgy. to stamp (metal) as being of standard purity. 1
- verb with object touched Slang. to apply to for money, or succeed in getting money from: He touched me for five dollars. 1
- verb with object touched Slang. to steal from. 1
- verb with object touched Archaic. to strike the strings, keys, etc., of (a musical instrument) so as to cause it to sound. to play or perform (an air, notes, etc.) on a musical instrument. 1
- verb without object touched to place the hand, finger, etc., on or in contact with something. 1
- verb without object touched to come into or be in contact. 1
- verb without object touched to make a stop or a short call at a place, as a ship or those on board (usually followed by at). 1
- noun touched the act or state of touching; state or fact of being touched. 1
- noun touched that sense by which anything material is perceived by means of physical contact. 1
- noun touched the quality of something touched that imparts a sensation: an object with a slimy touch. 1
- noun touched a coming into or being in contact. 1
- noun touched mental or moral perception, sensitivity, or understanding: He has a marvelous touch in dealing with people. 1
- noun touched ability, skill, or dexterity; knack: to lose one's touch. 1
- noun touched Fencing. the contact of the point of a foil or épée or the point or edge of the blade of a saber with a specified portion of the opponent's body, counting one point for the scorer. 1
- noun touched close communication, agreement, sympathy, or the like: to be out of touch with reality; Let's keep in touch. 1
- noun touched a slight stroke or blow. 1
- noun touched a slight attack, as of illness or disease: a touch of rheumatism. 1
- noun touched a slight added action or effort in doing or completing any piece of work: to provide the finishing touches. 1
- noun touched manner of execution in artistic work. 1
- noun touched the act or manner of touching or fingering a keyboard instrument. 1
- noun touched the mode of action of the keys of an instrument, as of a piano or typewriter. 1
- noun touched Change Ringing. a partial series of changes on a peal of bells. 1
- noun touched a stroke or dash, as with a brush, pencil, or pen. 1
- noun touched a detail in any artistic work. 1
- noun touched a slight amount of some quality, attribute, etc.: a touch of sarcasm in his voice. 1
- noun touched a slight quantity or degree: a touch of salt. 1