Affecting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Affecting is an adjective meaning Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.
Meaning
Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of affect
Example Sentences
The moment when Tyrion firmly grabs his friend’s arm just before Dany utters the cue for Drogon to burn the eunuch alive is affecting, because it conveys both how much Tyrion cares for his friend, and also how much this is costing him.
Within this sphere, then, the reader is allowed to follow Hull's growth both as an individual and as a poet. She moves from pieces that are affecting, though merely descriptive, to "conversations," and finally, to strong affirmations spoken in the first person.
Synonyms for affecting
Depending on context, synonyms include poignant, moving, touching.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moving, touching, poignant, influenced, influencing, influence.
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