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 Word Forms

• 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

These celebrities were moving very awkwardly, and I was able to identify that it was how they held their hips or posed their hands.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's likely they moved across to the Republic of Ireland before moving up."

From BBC

There were costume changes and choreographed dance numbers, even an intro where a moving tentacle flailed halfway out of her mouth.

From Salon

M, moving through different stages of grief, treats the apocalypse as an occasion to party like it’s 1999 — or whatever year the end of the world is now scheduled.

From Los Angeles Times

Younger viewers have left traditional TV in droves, moving to social media and free ad-supported streaming channels.

From Los Angeles Times

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• poignant
• stirring
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