Warm touched

Moved

Also known as overcome, stirred

Strength 3 of 4

Stirred deeply by something meaningful, beautiful or kind, the feeling rising strongly enough to bring tears or leave you lost for words.

In the body

  • Tears welling
  • A tight throat that slowly opens
  • Goosebumps across the skin
  • Breath catching

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

MeaningBeautyConnection

Softer and stronger

  1. Humbled
  2. Touched
  3. Moved

Often confused with

Tearful

Tearful is close to crying from sadness or strain; moved can bring tears too, from being touched by beauty or kindness.

Touched

Touched is a brief, gentle rush of feeling at a kindness; moved is stronger, stirring you deeply enough to bring tears or silence.

See also

CompassionateGrateful

Faux feelings that can hide this

Honoured