touchy-feely

Example Sentences

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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

And admittedly, it all sounds touchy-feely and nebulous, like we are about to spend a bunch on money on holding criminals’ hands while they talk about their childhoods and get their GED.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024

“In my life, I championed the traditional judiciary. I firmly believed that courts, not touchy-feely mediators, should resolve most legal disputes.”

From Slate • Sep. 30, 2023

I disliked being hugged and had been relieved that the Courters in New Hampshire hadn’t been touchy-feely, but when Shirley reached out, I didn’t want to seem impolite.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter