touched by (something)

touched by (something)

Struck with or affected by sober or tender emotions, especially gratitude or sympathy, as a result of some gesture, act, or thing. I felt touched by all the students' farewell cards on my last day of teaching. We were all very touched by what you said at the funeral, Mike.
See also: by, touched
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

touched by someone or something

Fig. emotionally affected or moved by someone or something. Sally was very nice to me. I was very touched by her. I was really touched by your kind letter.
See also: by, touched
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • touched by
  • touched with (something)
  • be touched by (something)
  • thank you in advance
  • thanks in advance
  • TIA
  • all (one's) life is worth
  • all (one's) life's worth
  • as much as (one's) life is worth
  • stone sober