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, pathetic, affecting, touching

moving

/ ˈmuːvɪŋ /

adjective

1. arousing or touching the emotions

2. changing or capable of changing position

3. causing motion

Other Word Forms

• movingly 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

One insider described it as moving those who were "a bit awkward, or a bit tired".

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Higuita would only play six more times for Colombia before retiring from international duty in 1999, or perhaps his country was naturally moving on.

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She said Reform, should it form the next Welsh government, would reverse the 20mph limit imposed in largely urban areas "to get Wales moving again".

From BBC

Roles have also been shuffled elsewhere in the cabinet, with Steve Reed replacing Rayner as housing secretary, moving from his previous post as environment secretary.

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Things are moving very fast at Downing Street, but this was a real surprise.

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