adv
Meaning 1
In a touching manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- a touchingly pathetic plight
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
touchingly
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a poignant or touching manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she spoke poignantly
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: affectingly, poignantly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English touching Middle English -ly English -ly English touchingly From touching + -ly.