Be touched with something
verb phrase
To be emotionally affected by something.
She was touched with the child's effort to make her happy.
Often appears as...
- touched with sadness
- touched with gratitude
verb phrase
To be slightly infected or affected by something negative.
His reputation was touched with scandal.
Often appears as...
- touched with scandal
- touched with suspicion
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb phrase
To have a slight amount or trace of something.
The soup was touched with the flavor of garlic.
Often appears as...
- touched with colour
- touched with flavor
verb phrase
To be emotionally affected by something.
She was touched with the child's effort to make her happy.
Often appears as...
- touched with sadness
- touched with gratitude
verb phrase
To be slightly infected or affected by something negative.
His reputation was touched with scandal.
Often appears as...
- touched with scandal
- touched with suspicion
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb phrase
To have a slight amount or trace of something.
The soup was touched with the flavor of garlic.
Often appears as...
- touched with colour
- touched with flavor
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Deeply Stirred
Indicates profound emotional impact, often from simple acts or gestures.
I was deeply touched with the community's support during the fundraiser.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emotion
Reflects a pleasant feeling, characterized by appreciation or thankfulness.
She felt touched with gratitude when her friend helped her move out.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Influence
Suggests being influenced in a gentle or understated way, without being overwhelmed.
He was touched with inspiration after watching the sunrise.
Pro Tip 1/3Deeply Stirred
Indicates profound emotional impact, often from simple acts or gestures.
I was deeply touched with the community's support during the fundraiser.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emotion
Reflects a pleasant feeling, characterized by appreciation or thankfulness.
She felt touched with gratitude when her friend helped her move out.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Influence
Suggests being influenced in a gentle or understated way, without being overwhelmed.
He was touched with inspiration after watching the sunrise.
Pro Tip 1/3Deeply Stirred
Indicates profound emotional impact, often from simple acts or gestures.
I was deeply touched with the community's support during the fundraiser.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Emotion
Reflects a pleasant feeling, characterized by appreciation or thankfulness.
She felt touched with gratitude when her friend helped her move out.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Influence
Suggests being influenced in a gentle or understated way, without being overwhelmed.
He was touched with inspiration after watching the sunrise.
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