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

He showed how the smart glasses, when paired with a smart wristband, could be used to write and send text by subtly moving one’s fingers.

From Los Angeles Times

The cameras cut to Tuchel, who was not moving a facial muscle but who must have surely been smiling inside at two such significant contributions.

From BBC

"The rest of us travel in," says the 23-year-old, who is one of a growing number of students choosing to live at home with family instead of moving into student digs.

From BBC

It’s also one of the first chances to see teams strengthened by players who had to sit out the first half of the season after transferring without moving.

From Los Angeles Times

“Over the next three and a half years, California has much of what it needs to continue moving forward on offshore wind — on ports, transmission, and more.”

From Los Angeles Times

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