MOVING


Meaning of MOVING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ adjective ]

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : marked by or capable of movement

b. : of or relating to a change of residence

moving expenses

c. : used for transferring furnishings from one residence to another

a moving van

d. : involving a motor vehicle that is in motion

a moving violation

2.

a. : producing or transferring motion or action

b. : stirring deeply in a way that evokes a strong emotional response

a moving story of a faithful dog

• mov·ing·ly ˈmü-viŋ-lē adverb

Synonyms:

moving , impressive , poignant , affecting , touching , pathetic mean having the power to produce deep emotion. moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy

a moving appeal for contributions

impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction

an impressive list of achievements

poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities

a poignant documentary on the homeless

affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos

an affecting deathbed reunion

touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion

the touching innocence in a child's eyes

pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt

pathetic attempts to justify misconduct

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.