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moving

adjective
mov·​ing | \ ˈmü-viÅ‹ How to pronounce moving (audio) \

Definition of moving

1a : marked by or capable of movement
b : of or relating to a change of residence moving expenses
c : used for transferring furnishings from one residence to another a moving van
d : involving a motor vehicle that is in motion a moving violation
2a : producing or transferring motion or action
b : stirring deeply in a way that evokes a strong emotional response a moving story of a faithful dog
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Other Words from moving

movingly \ ˈmü-​viÅ‹-​lÄ“ How to pronounce movingly (audio) \ adverb

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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

Examples of moving in a Sentence

a moving story of a faithful dog He gave a moving speech at the memorial service.

Recent Examples on the Web

 Red at the Bone is a remarkable and moving portrait of a family in a changing Brooklyn. — Elena Nicolaou, refinery29.com, "35 Outstanding LGBTQ+ Books Of 2019," 7 June 2019 With far fewer moving parts than pending obsolete piston engines, electrics are also inherently more reliable and will cost less. — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, "Letter: Reduce money going to the 1% by getting a hybrid," 13 July 2019 There’s no question that was a very moving experience as a human being — but also as a Jew, to realize that Israel is this place of refuge and of hope when Jews have been faced with extermination, discrimination and hardship. — Dakota Smith, latimes.com, "Garcetti faces heat for supporting U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem. What did he mean?," 26 June 2019 One of the most moving moments during the BET Awards this year, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, came when The Exonerated Five, formerly known as the Central Park Five took the stage. — Joi-marie Mckenzie, Essence, "The Exonerated Five Get A Standing Ovation At The BET Awards 2019," 23 June 2019 Electric motors are simpler than combustion engines, with fewer moving parts, substantially lower maintenance costs, and much higher efficiency. — David Roberts, Vox, "The global transition to clean energy, explained in 12 charts," 18 June 2019 Perhaps the most moving parts of the book are the most memoiristic — those that directly address Nickerson’s own family history, which is anything but happy. — David James, Anchorage Daily News, "‘Look at the bird’: Ornithology and family history intertwine in ‘Blackbird Flying’," 15 June 2019 The theme permeates Johns’s large, very moving show at the Matthew Marks Gallery in Chelsea. — The New York Review of Books, "Deborah Solomon," 21 Feb. 2019 Find more moving moments from Glamour's 2018 Women of the Year here. — Glamour, "Glamour Woman of the Year Manal al-Sharif: 'Democracy Is Not a Privilege'," 12 Nov. 2018

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First Known Use of moving

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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moving

adjective
How to pronounce moving (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of moving

: changing place or position
: having a strong emotional effect : causing feelings of sadness or sympathy
: relating to the activity or process of moving to a different place to live or work

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moving

adjective
mov·​ing | \ ˈmü-viÅ‹\

Kids Definition of moving

1 : changing place or position a moving target
2 : causing feelings of sadness or sympathy a moving story
3 : used for transporting belongings from one place to another a moving van

Other Words from moving

movingly adverb spoke movingly

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