touching

noun

The act by which something is touched.

(India, in the plural) A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.

adjective

In direct contact with.

Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

Synonyms for touching

affectingadj tactionn poignantadj caressingn movingadj strokingn pettingn rubbingn osculationn stirringn

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