Moving

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/ · adjective

Meaning

(not comparable) That moves or move..

Definitions by Sense

1. (not comparable) That moves or move.
2. Causing or evoking deep emotions.
3. present participle and gerund of move
4. (uncountable) The relocation of goods when transferring one's household, business, etc., to another location
5. (countable) A causing of a movement

Example Sentences

moving pictures

't was a moving letter, very moving!

The last steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, No. 92220, a class "9F" 2-10-0, was named Evening Star at Swindon Works on March 18. […] Mr. R. F. Hanks, Chairman of the Western Area Board, British Transport Commission, who presided, said that it was a moving occasion, but also a very proud day for Swindon.

The rats' movings are willed movements.

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• more moving
• most moving
• movings

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