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- af|fect|ing «uh FEHK tihng», adjective.touching the heart; moving the feelings: »
The refugee told an affecting story of hunger and suffering.
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af·fect·ing — … Useful english dictionary
affecting — af•fect•ing [[t]əˈfɛk tɪŋ[/t]] adj. moving or stirring the feelings or emotions • Etymology: 1555–65 af•fect′ing•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
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disaffect — dis•af•fect [[t]ˌdɪs əˈfɛkt[/t]] v. t. fect•ed, fect•ing to alienate the affection, sympathy, or support of; make discontented or disloyal • Etymology: 1615–25 dis af•fec′tion ʃən n. syn: See estrange … From formal English to slang
Affecting — Af*fect ing, a. 1. Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight. [1913 Webster] The most affecting music is generally the most simple. [1913 Webster] 2. Affected; given to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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affecting — af|fect|ing [əˈfektıŋ] adj formal producing strong emotions of sadness, pity etc = ↑upsetting ▪ a deeply affecting story … Dictionary of contemporary English
affecting — af|fect|ing [ ə fektıŋ ] adjective FORMAL making you feel a strong emotion such as sadness, sympathy, etc.: an affecting drama … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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