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B1 — Intermediateadjective

toccante

touching, moving, poignant

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

commoventeemozionantestraziantecoinvolgente

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

freddodistaccatoindifferenteasettico

Usage note

'Toccante' and 'commovente' are near synonyms. 'Straziante' is stronger, implying heartbreak. 'Emozionante' covers excitement and emotion broadly.

Example

"Il discorso del presidente è stato molto toccante."

"The president's speech was very touching."

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