touching

Describes something that evokes a strong emotional response, especially sympathy, gratitude, or sadness.

ruОписывает то, что вызывает сильный эмоциональный отклик, особенно сочувствие, благодарность или грусть.esDescribe algo que provoca una fuerte respuesta emocional, especialmente compasión, gratitud o tristeza, o que enternece el corazón.frQualifie ce qui suscite une forte émotion, notamment de la compassion, de la gratitude ou de la tristesse, ou ce qui émeut par sa beauté ou sa tendresse.deBeschreibt etwas, das starke emotionale Reaktionen hervorruft, besonders Mitleid, Dankbarkeit oder Traurigkeit. Bezieht sich auf rührende oder bewegende Situationen, Worte oder Gesten.ptDescreve algo que provoca uma forte reação emocional, especialmente compaixão, gratidão ou tristeza.zh形容某事物能引起强烈的情感反应，尤指同情、感激或悲伤。arيصف ما يثير استجابة عاطفية قوية، ولا سيما الشفقة أو الامتنان أو الحزن.

1. Emotionally moving B2 formal

   Arousing feelings of sympathy, tenderness, or affection.

   • The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry.
   • Her speech about her childhood was deeply touching.
   • He wrote a touching letter to his grandmother.

   ruТрогательныйesconmovedorfrÉmouvant, touchantdeRührendptComoventezh感人的arمُؤَثِّر عَاطِفِيًّا

   Synonyms: emotionalmovingpatheticpoignantsentimentalstirringtender

   Antonyms: unmoving

• more touching comparative form
• most touching superlative form

A noun referring to the act or event of physical contact between objects or between an object and a body.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или событие физического контакта между объектами или между объектом и телом.esSustantivo que denota la acción o el evento de contacto físico entre objetos, o entre un objeto y un cuerpo.frNom désignant l'action ou l'événement d'un contact physique entre des objets ou entre un objet et un corps.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder das Ereignis des physischen Kontakts zwischen Objekten oder zwischen einem Objekt und einem Körper bezeichnet; auch der Tastsinn bzw. das Berühren als gefühlvolle Geste.ptSubstantivo que designa o ato ou evento de contato físico entre objetos ou entre um objeto e o corpo. Pode também se referir ao sentido do tato.zh名词，指物体之间或物体与身体之间发生物理接触的动作或事件。也可指这种接触带来的感觉或影响。arاسم يدل على فعل أو حدث التلامس الجسدي بين الأشياء أو بين الشيء والجسم، ويشمل معنى اللمس والتلامس والتواصل الحسي.

1. Physical contact B1 formal

   The event of something coming in contact with the body.

   • The touching of the hot surface caused a burn.
   • A gentle touching of the shoulder can convey comfort.
   • The doctor examined the patient through careful touching.

   ruПрикосновениеescontacto físicofrcontact physiquedeBerührungptToquezh触摸arاللمس

   Synonyms: contacttouch

2. Bringing together B1 formal

   The act of putting two things together with no space between them.

   • The touching of the two wires completed the circuit.
   • The artist focused on the touching of colors on the canvas.
   • The touching of the puzzle pieces required precision.

   ruСоприкосновениеesContacto físico (acercamiento)frMise en contactdeBerührungptContatozh接触arالتلامس

   Synonyms: contacttouch

   Antonyms: detachmentdisconnectiondivisionpartingseparation

• touchings plural form
• touchings' possessive plural form
• touching's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of coming into contact with something, or to affect or handle something physically or emotionally.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия соприкосновения с чем-либо, или воздействия на что-либо физически или эмоционально.esVerbo que denota la acción de establecer contacto físico con algo o alguien, o de afectar a algo o a alguien de manera física o emocional, incluyendo también el sentido de tratar un tema o conmover.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'entrer en contact physique avec quelque chose, d'exercer une influence sur quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ou d'émouvoir sur le plan affectif.deVerb, das die Handlung des physischen Berührens oder In-Kontakt-Kommens mit etwas bezeichnet; auch im übertragenen Sinne für das Ansprechen eines Themas oder das emotionale Erreichen/Bewegen von jemandem.ptVerbo usado para indicar o ato de encostar em algo ou alguém, física ou emocionalmente, ou de afetar algo de alguma forma.zh表示接触某物或对某物产生物理或情感上的影响的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ملامسة شيء ما، أو التأثير عليه ماديًّا أو عاطفيًّا.

1. Make physical contact A1 formal

   To put your hand or finger on something or someone.

   • Please do not touch the paintings.
   • She touched his arm gently.
   • He touched the hot stove and burned his finger.

   ruПрикасатьсяesTocar (hacer contacto físico)frToucher (contact physique)deBerührenptTocarzh触摸arيلمس

   Synonyms: brushcontactfeelfingergrazehandlestroketap

2. Affect emotionally B1 formal

   To cause someone to feel sympathy, sadness, or gratitude.

   • Her story touched everyone in the room.
   • I was deeply touched by his kindness.
   • The movie touched my heart.

   ruТрогатьesConmoverfrToucher (émotionnellement)deRührenptTocarzh感动arيُثير المشاعر

   Synonyms: affectimpressmeltmovereachsoftenstirstrike

3. Interact or handle A2 informal

   To come into contact with something, often in a way that affects it.

   • Don't touch my phone without asking.
   • He touched the screen to open the app.
   • The paint is still wet, so don't touch it.

   ruПрикасатьсяestocarfrtoucherdeBerührenptTocarzh触摸arلمس

   Synonyms: contactfeelfingerhandle

• touched past participle
• touched past simple
• touching present participle
• touches third person singular

Phrasal variants: touch downtouch offtouch ontouch up