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touchy-feely

UK
/ˌtʌtʃ.i ˈfiː.li/
US
/ˌtʌtʃ.i ˈfi.li/

Translations

touchy-feelyadjective
UK
/ˌtʌtʃ.i ˈfiː.li/
US
/ˌtʌtʃ.i ˈfi.li/
Informal compound adjective; usually used to describe someone or something as emotionally expressive, affectionate, or overly sentimental.
tactileSurtout pour une approche fondée sur le contact physique, la proximité et la chaleur affective.
The counselor took a touchy-feely approach to helping the children feel safe.
Le conseiller a adopté une approche tactile pour aider les enfants à se sentir en sécurité.
mièvreSens péjoratif, pour quelque chose d’excessivement sentimental ou démonstratif.
He found the company's touchy-feely management style a little forced.
Il trouvait le style de management mièvre de l’entreprise un peu forcé.
Synonyms
sentimental
emotional
mushy
soppy
mawkish
cloying
gooey
schmaltzy
lovey-dovey
affectionate
tactile
huggy
overly affectionate
overly sentimental
Antonyms
aloof
detached
reserved
unemotional
unsentimental
cold
impersonal
unaffectionate
standoffish

Definitions

touchy-feelyadjective
Showing or encouraging physical affection, emotional openness, or warm interpersonal closeness.
The counselor took a touchy-feely approach to helping the children feel safe.
Excessively sentimental or emotionally demonstrative, often in a way that feels insincere or uncomfortable.
He found the company's touchy-feely management style a little forced.
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