touching

Definitions

Arousing strong feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or gratitude; moving.

The act of coming into physical contact with something.

Examples

The story about the stray dog finding a new home was incredibly touching.

She gave a touching speech at her grandfather's funeral that brought everyone to tears.

Synonyms

poignant moving affecting emotional heartwarming tender sentimental

Antonyms

unmoving cold indifferent callous unfeeling detached insensible