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

Derived Forms

• ˈmovingly, adverb

Other Words From

• moving·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of moving¹

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

Example Sentences

Some species are moving late or too early.

From Salon

Here are some of the costs associated with moving to a few of these locales, as well as other expenses associated with an international move.

From Salon

“No apology can or will make up for what was lost,” Mr. Biden said, “But we’re finally moving forward into the light.”

From NewsForKids.net

The 21-year-old Prendergast and Jamie Osborne, 22, in particular caught the eye in their cameos as Farrell weighs up how best to integrate the next generation into his side moving forward.

From BBC

The color palette, moving from dark to light and back again, charts a precise course into lyrical bleakness.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• emotional
• expressive
• gripping
• heartbreaking
• heartrending
• inspirational
• inspiring
• meaningful
• persuasive
• poignant
• stirring
• stunning
• touching