touch of love
- noun
:
toque de amor
- The cake was delicious, but it was the touch of love from the homemade frosting that made it truly special.
I just got the simplicity of a touch of love, of peace.
- I just got the simplicity of a touch of love, of peace.
Examples
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She added a touch of love to her garden by planting colorful flowers and nurturing them every day.
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The old chair was given a beautiful makeover, thanks to a touch of love from its new owner.
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I just got the simplicity of a touch of love, of peace.
Synonyms
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1.0
A strong feeling of care and liking for someone or something
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3.0
A small extra detail that makes something look or feel better
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2.7
A small action that shows you love or like someone
Antonyms
How Loving
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a small amount of care or affection' is directly and compositionally derived from 'touch' (a slight trace) combined with 'love' (affection). The 'touch of X' pattern is a common, cross-linguistic way to indicate a small amount, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer this meaning.
Etymology
Touch of love gives a simple picture: a small touch made with love, like the last careful hand on a meal or a handmade card. That's why it means 'a small amount of care or affection' that makes something special.