Synonyms:
affecting, poignant, touching
Meaning: arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
Usage examples
That was a touching scene.
It is touching the Captain.
Something touching this Captain Ratlin?"
"Captain!" I went on, touching him with my hand.
Such a treatment is touching them in the tenderest part.
"Pipe de collar," said Mr. Jarvis, touching the cat's neck.
All the time I've been touching you I've been learning about you.
So holy it is, so touching, so wise and so great a credit it does to man.
That was what Virginia faced, and she finally answered it by touching the girl again.
Shall I ascertain particulars for you, Constance; touching salary and other matters?"