The word "affecting" is often used in literature, music, and art to describe works that evoke a strong emotional response.
Word 'affecting' in Other Languages
- affecting in Assamese অসমীয়া
- affecting in Bengali বাংলা
- affecting in Bodo बड़ो
- affecting in Dogri डोगरी
- affecting in English
- affecting in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- affecting in Hindi हिन्दी
- affecting in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- affecting in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- affecting in Konkani कोंकणी
- affecting in Maithili মৈথিলী
- affecting in Malayalam മലയാളം
- affecting in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- affecting in Marathi मराठी
- affecting in Nepali नेपाली
- affecting in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- affecting in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- affecting in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- affecting in Santali
- affecting in Sindhi سنڌي
- affecting in Tamil தமிழ்
- affecting in Telugu తెలుగు
- affecting in Urdu اُردُو
Affecting
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əˈfɛk.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- Producing an emotional response; moving.
Usage Examples
- "The affecting story of the refugees brought many to tears."
- "His performance was deeply affecting."
Etymology
Derived from the Latin "affectare," meaning "to aim at or aspire to."
Synonyms
- Moving
- Touching
- Heartfelt
Antonyms
- Unmoving
- Unemotional
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | emocionante | /e.mo.θjoˈnante/ |
| Hindi | प्रभावशाली | /prə.bhaː.vʃaː.li/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /əˈfɛk.tɪŋ/
- American English: /əˈfɛk.tɪŋ/
Historical Usage
The term "affecting" has been used since the 16th century to describe emotional influences.
Cultural Nuances
"Affecting" may carry different emotional weights depending on the cultural and social context in which it is used.