affecting

af-fect-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Touching the emotions; moving.

  2. 2.

    Having an influence on; making a difference to.

  3. 3.

    Touching the feelings of; moving emotionally.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    deeply affecting — Very moving or emotional.
  • •
    issues affecting — Problems that impact or concern.

Related words

Antonyms: unemotional, unmoving
See also: affect, affected, moving, touching
Synonyms: emotional, moving, poignant, touching

Etymology

From Latin afficere ("to do something to, act on").