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

Ultimately, it’s not all that important whether you decide to invest in a short-term bond or an online money-market account, or go in a totally different direction — as long as you’re moving forward with confidence.

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You can now look forward to moving back to Texas in style.

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"Tremor occurs whenever magma is moving -- including before eruptions," Reiss explained.

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The storm is particularly slow moving, which makes it very dangerous in terms of expected rainfall amounts.

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It was a moving moment to witness at the summit, proving that despite its flaws Asean can still hold relevance - and even be cherished.

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