moved
Americanadjective
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(of the mind or feelings) affected with emotion or passion; touched.
Your unexpected kindness has left me grateful and deeply moved.
Everyone was moved by the story of his capture and eventual rescue.
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having been changed from one position or place to another.
It’s obvious which are the moved objects—you can see the handprints in the dust.
Etymology
Origin of moved
First recorded in 1200–50; move ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Moved into management and held positions at 16 clubs before becoming Porto's director of football last season.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
Moved by a moment they, just like him, could have never foreseen or possibly imagined.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
Moved by his interactions with the missing man’s family, Suljic started contacting local officials and various non-governmental organizations who help migrants with the idea of properly marking the nameless graves scattered along the Drina.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024
Moved up in the batting order, Casas homered and hit an RBI double to back Kutter Crawford, and Boston beat the Giants 3-2 on Friday night for its fifth straight win.
From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2023
Moved by an irresistible impulse, Gatsby turned to Tom who had accepted the introduction as a stranger.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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