touched
Translation
moved, affected, slightly mad
Examples
I was touched by your kind words.
I was touched by your kind words.
He seems a little touched in the head.
He seems a little touched in the head.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) touched ((by sth.)) to be emotionally affected by sth. I was touched by your kind words.
((to be)) touched ((in the head)) to be slightly mad He seems a little touched in the head.
Similar Words
Synonyms: moved, affected; Antonyms: unmoved, indifferent
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'touch'. The emotional sense developed from the idea of something 'touching' one's feelings.
Memory Tips
Imagine a kind gesture literally 'touching' your heart, causing an emotional reaction.