moving

adjective
UK: /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
US: /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

  1. In the process of changing position.

    1. The moving car drove past quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The landscape was beautiful as we kept moving through the countryside. [ ] [ ]

  2. Causing a strong feeling of sadness or sympathy.

    1. It was a moving film about love. [ ] [ ]
    2. The moving speech brought tears to everyone's eyes as she spoke about her family. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

touching stirring affecting
moving noun

  1. The act of changing residence or place of business.

    1. Our moving is next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The moving of the office was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. [ ] [ ]
moving verb

  1. To go from one place to another.

    1. I am moving to a new city. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's moving all the furniture by himself, what a kind guy! [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause strong feelings, especially of sadness or sympathy.

    1. The story moved me to tears. [ ] [ ]
    2. What he said in the ceremony, moving everyone with his words and emotions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moving" in English means: In the process of changing position., Causing a strong feeling of sadness or sympathy..

The phonetic transcription of "moving" is /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moving": touching, stirring, affecting.

Example usage of "moving": "The moving car drove past quickly.". More examples on the page.