moving

mo-ving · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Causing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy.

  2. 2.

    In motion; not stationary.

  3. 3.

    Relating to the process of changing residence.

  4. 4.

    Present participle of move: changing position.

Related words

Antonyms: stationary, unmoved
See also: emotional, move, touching
Synonyms: poignant, stirring, touching

Etymology

Present participle of "move," from Anglo-French "mover," from Latin "movere" (to move). Used as an adjective meaning "emotionally affecting" since the 16th century.