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View synonyms for moving

moving

[ moo-ving ]

adjective

  1. capable of or having movement:

    a moving object.

  2. causing or producing motion.
  3. involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc.:

    moving expenses.

  4. involving a motor vehicle in motion.
  5. actuating, instigating, or impelling:

    the moving spirit behind the party.

  6. stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically:

    a moving story.

    Synonyms: poignant, pathetic, affecting, touching



moving

/ ˈmuːvɪŋ /

adjective

  1. arousing or touching the emotions
  2. changing or capable of changing position
  3. causing motion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˈmovingly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • moving·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of moving1

First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing 2
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Example Sentences

“I’m a lot more comfortable moving on stage now,” she said.

The same adjustments applied to other income-driven repayment programs, moving those borrowers closer to loan forgiveness.

No one wanted to tell the people that Russia and other hostile nations with direct access to the minds of our people have been moving them toward totalitarianism.

From Salon

On-rushing defenders are more easily evaded and, moving at pace, the holes they leave behind are hard to plug.

From BBC

The fight to find her remains provides the series’ most moving moments, but it’s Dolours who is its dramatic key.

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