moved

American  

[moovd] / muvd /

adjective

1. (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.

2. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of moved

First recorded in 1200–50; move ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Neil Allen, an independent barrister, told the BBC it was "very unusual" for an adult with full mental capacity to be moved to a residential home against their will as it was "totally unlawful".

From BBC

But now, the team of no stars with a tiny budget have moved to a whole new level with one of either City or Sporting of Portugal awaiting next month.

From Barron's

While many sectors are still experimenting with artificial intelligence, the tech industry has moved to the next phase: tracking their workers’ use of AI tools—and enforcing it if they have to.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year the hair care company John Paul Mitchell Systems moved from Southern California to Wilmer, Texas, and the green energy company GAF moved from San José to Georgetown, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

Highly trained forces moved with him wherever he traveled, according to people familiar with his operations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• relocated
• removed