affecting

[ uh-fek-ting ]

adjective

1. moving or exciting the feelings or emotions.

   Synonyms: piteous, pathetic, touching, stirring

affecting

/ əˈfɛktɪŋ /

adjective

1. evoking feelings of pity, sympathy, or pathos; moving

Derived Forms

• afˈfectingly, adverb

Other Words From

• af·fecting·ly adverb
• nonaf·fecting adjective
• nonaf·fecting·ly adverb
• unaf·fecting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affecting¹

First recorded in 1555–65; affect ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“I am just shocked that in 2024 we have a report which alleges extensive antisemitism affecting Jewish students, faculty and staff at really one of the most prestigious universities in the world,” said Regent Rich Leib.

From Los Angeles Times

It is one of the most common types of brain tumours in adults, affecting up to 4,000 people a year in the UK, and has poor survival rates.

From BBC

After El Paso I began investigating how a border crisis, rising temperatures, disasters and the swirling political reactions to them were affecting the agendas and vigilante campaigns of the far right.

From Salon

Charlton House in Greenwich, south-east London, was built in 1612 and repaired following damage caused in the Blitz, but a leaky roof is affecting its historic interior so it has been added to the register.

From BBC

Potholes and the deteriorating conditions of rural roads are affecting journeys with vulnerable passengers, a transport provider has said.

From BBC

Related Words

• poignant
• stirring
• touching