touching
adjectiveHow many syllables in touching?
There are 2 syllables in the word touching.Divide touching into syllables:
touch · ing
How to pronounce touching:
Definition of touching:
- touching (adjective):
- arousing affect.
- arousing tender feelings
- capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
Synonyms for touching:
adjoiningpitiableabuttingpoignantsadadjacentmovingcloseattachedjuxtaposedShow 15 more
Antonyms for touching:
composedneutraltranquilunfazedunresponsiveuninspiringexpressionlessenviableunconcernedreticentShow 15 more
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