— touchingly , adv. — touchingness , n.
/tuch"ing/ , adj.
1. affecting; moving; pathetic: a touching scene of farewell.
2. that touches.
prep.
3. in reference or relation to; concerning; about: He wrote touching future plans.
[ 1250-1300; TOUCH + -ING 2 ]
Syn. 1. stirring; poignant; piteous. 2. tangent.