Affectingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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affectingly
[ əˈfɛktɪŋli ]
emotional expression
Affectingly refers to something that is done in a manner that evokes strong emotions or feelings. It is often used to describe actions or expressions that are intended to touch someone's heart or resonate deeply with them.
Synonyms
emotionally, movingly, touchingly
Examples of usage
- She spoke affectingly about her childhood.
- The film ended affectingly, leaving the audience in tears.
- He wrote an affectingly honest letter to his friend.
Translations
Translations of the word "affectingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 afetuosamente
🇮🇳 प्रभावी रूप से
🇩🇪 affektiv
🇮🇩 dengan penuh perasaan
🇺🇦 досить чутливо
🇵🇱 afektywnie
🇯🇵 感情を込めて
🇫🇷 affectueusement
🇪🇸 afectivamente
🇹🇷 duygusal bir şekilde
🇰🇷 애정 어린
🇸🇦 بشكل مؤثر
🇨🇿 afektivně
🇸🇰 afektívne
🇨🇳 感情地
🇸🇮 čustveno
🇮🇸 áhrifamikill
🇰🇿 әсер ету арқылы
🇬🇪 ემოციურად
🇦🇿 duyğusal şəkildə
🇲🇽 afectivamente
Etymology
The term 'affectingly' derives from the root word 'affect', which has its origins in the Latin word 'afficere', meaning 'to influence or have an effect on'. Over time, 'affect' evolved in the English language to describe how feelings or emotions can influence human behavior and actions. The adverbial form 'affectingly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly' to the word 'affecting', which means to touch or move emotionally. The use of 'affectingly' specifically emphasizes the emotional quality of an action and has been utilized in literature and speech to convey deep sentiments. As language developed, the term became more prevalent in expressing not just actions but also the underlying emotions associated with them.