touchily

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or feeling a sensitive and nervous concern for others' feelings or for one's own.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with touchily
hully , jolly,ully , pully , rally , squally , tully , wully

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Variants

List of all variants of touchily that leads to same result
touchier , touchiest , touchily , touchiness , touchinesses , touchy

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Old French word 'toucher' meaning 'to touch' and the suffix 'ily' which indicates manner.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'touchily' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. In psychology, 'touchily' behavior is often associated with individuals who have a high degree of emotional intelligence.

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Related Concepts

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1. sensitivity: The ability to be aware of and react to external or internal stimuli. 'Touchily' describes a heightened sensitivity to others' feelings.

2. empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. 'Touchily' individuals often exhibit a high degree of empathy towards others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'touchily' has been used to describe characters who are overly sensitive and concerned with others' feelings. For instance, in Jane Austen's 'Emma,' Mr. Woodhouse is described as 'touchily anxious' for his daughter's wellbeing.

How to Memorize "touchily"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being overly sensitive and concerned about others' feelings. Imagine them constantly checking in on others and being easily upset by their emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'touchily' with the idea of sensitivity and concern for others' feelings. Think of a person who is always 'touching' others' emotions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Touching Others' Sensitively Is Lovely.' This phrase helps to remember the meaning of 'touchily' as being sensitive and concerned towards others.

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