Phrase guide

human touch

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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noun

Meaning 1

The ability of a person to deal with others in a personable and empathetic way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

  • Some politicians lack the human touch to connect with voters.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The positive qualities of human beings manifested in a place or object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable

Examples

  • Before the renovation the hotel lacked the human touch to attract visitors.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 人際交往能力 /人际交往能力 (rénjì jiāowǎng nénglì) — ability
  • Finnish: inhimillinen ote — ability
  • Portuguese: toque humano — ability
  • Chinese Mandarin: 人文氣息 /人文气息 (rénwén qìxī) — quality
  • Finnish: inhimillisyys — quality
  • Portuguese: toque humano — quality