touchy-feely
1 of 1adjective/ˈtʌtʃi ˈfili/
Forms:more touchy-feely,most touchy-feely
1
characterized by frequent physical affection or emotionally expressive behavior, often in a way that can feel excessive or uncomfortable to some people
- She's very touchy-feely, always giving hugs to her coworkers.
- The team-building exercises were a bit too touchy-feely for his taste.
- His touchy-feely approach to friendship sometimes makes people uneasy.
- The workshop encouraged touchy-feely communication to break down barriers.
- Parents often become touchy-feely when comforting their children.