touching
touching — adjective
1. describes something that stirs gentle feelings such as sympathy or tenderness in
describes something that stirs gentle feelings such as sympathy or tenderness inside you — for example, a farewell letter, a child's thank-you note, or a reunion scene at an airport.
The photograph of Faisal's grandparents was so touching his mother kept it on her desk.
collocation: touching photograph / touching moment
A touching letter from the children thanked the nurses for their kindness during their stay.
The touching film shows a young girl who befriends a stray dog at a park.
Ayana sang for her father, and the touching moment made everyone cry.
Sven wrote a touching speech about how his mentor shaped his career and his life.
- moving
more common and less formal; works in the same contexts but feels more natural in everyday speech
- poignant
stronger emphasis on sadness and a bittersweet quality; more typical of literary or reflective writing
- affecting
more formal and somewhat literary; used for art, performances, or experiences that leave a lasting emotional impression
- heartwarming
more positive in tone, focusing on happiness and warmth rather than sadness
文法句型
a touching + noun
be + touching
用法筆記
Frequently used of stories, moments, gestures, objects, or words that evoke tender feelings. The focus is on the emotional impact on the observer, not on a quality of the thing itself. More literary and slightly less common in everyday conversation than 'moving'.