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affecting
adjective af·fect·ing \ə-ˈfek-tiŋ, a-\
: causing a feeling of sadness or sympathy
Full Definition of AFFECTING
: evoking a strong emotional response
— af·fect·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of AFFECTING
1720
Related to AFFECTING
- Antonyms
- unaffecting, unemotional, unimpressive
Synonym Discussion of AFFECTING
moving, impressive, poignant, affecting, touching, pathetic mean having the power to produce deep emotion. moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy <a moving appeal for contributions>. impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction <an impressive list of achievements>. poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities <a poignant documentary on the homeless>. affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos <an affecting deathbed reunion>. touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion <the touching innocence in a child's eyes>. pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt <pathetic attempts to justify misconduct>.
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