Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

touchy-feely

[tuhch-ee-fee-lee] / ˈtʌtʃ iˈfi li /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

To create a profitable drug, you need the treatment to be as simple and scalable as possible—none of this touchy-feely stuff.

From Slate Jan. 30, 2026

Aside from its touchy-feely tone, “Whispers” is a fascinating romp around the world to more than 50 exotic and ordinary places featuring stone.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 16, 2026

He said that his client had sometimes behaved badly, calling him "touchy-feely".

From BBC Nov. 3, 2024

On Monday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show” the host addressed the internet fodder regarding her touchy-feely persona with a gimmick involving duct tape and the Secret Service.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2023

Ask a simple question, get a load of touchy-feely psychobabble in return.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training