Synonyms for
Moving
Definition
changing position or location; causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
Synonyms & similar words
rest
proceed
affect
act
actuate
strike
stay
run
motivate
displace
impress
refrain
prompt
locomote
propel
travel
incite
unmoving
move
nonmoving
still
go
shifting
relocating
transferring
migrating
traveling
exciting
touching
heartfelt
emotional
stirring
poignant
affecting
gripping
compelling
powerful
impressive
intense
dramatic
profound
deep
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- moving parts
- moving target
- moving experience
- moving quickly
- moving slowly
- moving forward
- moving out
- moving in
Word family
Usage note
The adjective 'moving' often describes something emotionally affecting, like a 'moving speech'. As a participle, it describes physical motion.
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Example sentences
- I am moving to a bigger house.
- The music was so moving it brought tears to my eyes.
- The moving story of the orphan touched everyone's heart.
- The moving truck arrived yesterday.
- We are moving to a new city next year.
Quotes
Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
“You are not stuck where you are unless you decide to be.” - Wayne Dyer