Synonyms for
Affecting
Definition
Having an impact or effect; producing an emotional response
Synonyms & similar words
touching
pretend
involve
sham
impact
bearon
touch
impress
strike
dissemble
regard
affect
move
feign
poignant
bearupon
touchon
touching
moving
impressive
poignant
stirring
emotional
heartfelt
heartwarming
soul-stirring
evocative
powerful
meaningful
profound
deep
intense
gripping
engrossing
captivating
compelling
absorbing
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- affecting the outcome
- affecting the economy
- affecting the environment
- affecting the decision
- affecting the population
- affecting the system
- affecting the results
Word family
Usage note
As an adjective, 'affecting' means moving or touching. It is often confused with 'effecting' which means causing or bringing about.
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Example sentences
- The affecting music made me feel happy.
- The affecting movie made me sad.
- The affecting speech made me want to change the world.
- The affecting painting made me think.
- The affecting play made me laugh.
Quotes
The most affecting things are those which surprise us with their unity and reveal hidden connections. - Goethe
The most affecting moments in life are those we spend in loving somebody. - L. Mercier
Affecting people on a deep level is what music is all about. - Billy Joel