English · Word Candidate

affecting

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

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Meaning · English

Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.

Adjective

Examples

Within this sphere, then, the reader is allowed to follow Hull's growth both as an individual and as a poet. She moves from pieces that are affecting, though merely descriptive, to "conversations," and finally, to strong affirmations spoken in the first person.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “affecting” mean?

Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.

Is “affecting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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