touchy-feely

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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

It’s an “Odd Couple”-type scenario, where Barb, a recently retired accountant and control freak, joins the committee as a volunteer and is aghast at Kath’s touchy-feely vibes and disorganization.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

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

From BBC • Nov. 3, 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

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

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman