touching Meaning & Definition
What Does Touching Mean?
Touching is a verb that means present participle and gerund of touch. As an adjective, it means Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation. As a preposition, it means Regarding; concerning.
Word Facts for Touching
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, preposition, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | poignant, touch and moving |
| Plural | touchings |
| Comparative / superlative | more touching, most touching |
Touching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of touch
Touching as an Adjective
- Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
a touching story
- In direct contact with.
Touching as a Preposition
- Regarding; concerning.
Touching as a Noun
- The act by which something is touched.
- A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.
Noun
- (in the plural) A snack served with alcoholic drinks in an informal environment.
Synonyms of Touching
Touching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Touching
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Touching in a Sentence
a touching story
Word Forms & Grammar
touching
touching (comparative more touching, superlative most touching)
touching (plural touchings)
Words That Rhyme With Touching
Origin of Touching
Origin 1: From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
Origin 2: From Middle English touching, touchinge, touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
How Do You Say Touching?
Touching is pronounced //ˈtʌt͡ʃɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Touching: Your Questions Answered
Is touching a verb or an adjective?
Touching is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective, a preposition and a noun.
What is another word for touching?
Close synonyms of touching are poignant, touch and moving. See the full list of touching synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of touching?
The plural of touching is touchings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of touching?
The comparative form is more touching and the superlative form is most touching.