Synonyms for

Affecting

Verb / ʌˈfektɪŋ / Another word for affecting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Having an impact or effect; producing an emotional response

Synonyms & similar words

move bearon regard sham impact dissemble bearupon touch touchon affect poignant feign strike pretend impress involve touching touching moving impressive poignant stirring emotional heartfelt heartwarming soul-stirring evocative powerful meaningful profound deep intense gripping engrossing captivating compelling absorbing

Synonyms by register

Formal

influencing impacting concerning pertaining to

Informal

touching moving striking getting to

Literary

rending stirring wrought upon

Antonyms

unaffected indifferent unmoved impassive unconcerned apathetic

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

noun affectation
verb affect
adjective affecting

Usage note

As an adjective, 'affecting' means moving or touching. It is often confused with 'effecting' which means causing or bringing about.

Example sentences

  1. The affecting music made me feel happy.
  2. The affecting movie made me sad.
  3. The affecting speech made me want to change the world.
  4. The affecting painting made me think.
  5. 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

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