What does affecting mean?
Affecting means Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions..
Affecting
/əˈfɛktɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions..
Definitions by Sense
- Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.
- present participle and gerund of affect
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Synonyms for affecting
Antonyms for affecting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more affecting
- most affecting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for affecting?
Common synonyms include poignant, moving, touching.
What is the opposite of affecting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use affecting in a sentence?
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.
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