Movingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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movingly

 

[ หˆmuหvษชล‹li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

emotional expression

In a moving or emotional manner; with strong feelings.

Synonyms

emotionally, poignantly, touchingly.

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Word Description / Examples
movingly

This word is the same as 'movingly' and can be used interchangeably to describe something that deeply stirs the emotions.

  • The movie presented the story movingly, leaving the audience teary-eyed
emotionally

Use 'emotionally' to emphasize the intensity of feelings in a given situation or reaction.

  • He reacted emotionally when he heard the news about his friend
touchingly

Use 'touchingly' to describe something that stirs tender emotions, usually in a positive or heartwarming way.

  • The children sang touchingly at the school concert, bringing smiles to everyone's faces
poignantly

Use 'poignantly' to refer to something that evokes a deep sense of sadness or regret.

  • The letter poignantly captured all the memories they had shared together

Examples of usage

  • She spoke movingly about her experiences during the war.
  • The actor performed the scene movingly, bringing the audience to tears.
  • The song was sung movingly, evoking deep emotions in the listeners.
Context #2 | Adjective

evoking strong emotions

Causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy; touching.

Synonyms

emotional, heartfelt, touching.

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movingly

Use this word when describing how something causes strong feelings or emotions in a way that deeply affects the heart or mind.

  • She spoke movingly about her experiences as a refugee
touching

Use this word when talking about something that stirs feelings of tenderness, empathy, or compassion.

  • The story of their friendship was very touching and left everyone emotional
heartfelt

Choose this word when you want to convey genuine sincerity and deep feeling, usually in a positive or sincere manner.

  • I offered her my heartfelt congratulations on her promotion
emotional

Employ this word when discussing something related to emotions, often intense or expressing strong feelings, which can be both positive and negative.

  • His speech was very emotional, bringing many people to tears

Examples of usage

  • The movie had a movingly beautiful ending.
  • Her story was so movingly told that everyone in the room was moved to tears.

Translations

Translations of the word "movingly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emocionadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคตเฅเค• เคนเฅ‹เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bewegend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan mengharukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะพั€ัƒัˆะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzruszajฤ…co

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿๅ‹•็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmouvant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conmovedoramente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygusal olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ๋™์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุคุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dojemnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dojemne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ŸๅŠจๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ganljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก tilfinningaรพrunginn hรกtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hisslษ™rlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conmovedoramente

Etymology

The word 'movingly' is derived from the verb 'move'. It originated in the late Middle English period around the 15th century. The suffix '-ly' is added to the word 'moving' to form an adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. Over time, 'movingly' has come to be used to describe actions or expressions that evoke strong emotions or feelings in others.

See also: immovability, immovable, movability, movable, move, moved, movement, mover, moves, movie, moving, remove, unmovable, unmovably, unmoved.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,859 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.