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

“He has been a staple to this organization, helping us to back-to-back NL pennants and was a key cog to our success last season. Chris will be an invaluable part to the team moving forward.”

From Los Angeles Times

Just like people, cells are constantly subjected to stress -- stress from biochemical reactions that have become unbalanced and mechanical stress from moving.

From Science Daily

And given our habit of quickly moving on from talking about war, it’s doubtful many of us would even remember just how much supporting Ukraine cost us.

From Los Angeles Times

Forecasters have said Storm Bert will be quite slow moving and will only start to clear from Monday.

From BBC

"I have belief if we play well we can beat South Africa, but having a good performance will give us something to build on moving forward," said Rowlands.

From BBC

Related Words

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