moving (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Definition
Causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy.
Examples
It was a very moving speech that brought tears to many eyes.
The story of the lost dog finding its way home was incredibly moving.
Her performance was deeply moving, capturing the character's pain and resilience.
How to Use moving
- moving to (prepositional phrase)
- Relocating to a new place. — "They are moving to a new city next month."
- moving on (phrasal verb)
- Continuing with life after a difficult experience. — "It took her a long time to start moving on after the breakup."
- moving parts (collocation)
- Components of a machine that change position during operation. — "Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the moving parts."
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