moving may apply to any strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitating, saddening, or calling forth pity or sympathy.
a moving appeal for contributions
impressive implies compelling attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction.
an impressive list of achievements
poignant applies to what keenly or sharply affects one's sensitivities.
a poignant documentary on the homeless
affecting is close to moving but most often suggests pathos.
an affecting deathbed reunion
touching implies arousing tenderness or compassion.
the touching innocence in a child's eyes
pathetic implies moving to pity or sometimes contempt.
pathetic attempts to justify misconduct
Example Sentences
Adjectivetouching lots in the housing development will eventually be separated by hedges for privacy a touching movie about two lost animals who try to find their way home Preposition there has been an objection touching the last of the proposed new bylaws
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Despite the initial challenges, Darbyshire said, filming day was filled with touching moments. María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 His writing about family — particularly his grandmother, who cooked for the entire neighborhood — is often deeply touching. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022 Perhaps the 100-second clip of Trevino is most touching. Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Smith’s interviews with people from all of these groups are quite touching, and a reminder of the power of online anonymity.Wired, 8 July 2022 In honor of their 17th anniversary, Robert posted a throwback photo from him and Susan's wedding and penned a touching tribute to his wife in the caption. Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 And these people share these kind of very touching reminiscences of their childhood under the yellow sun. Lauren Markham, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Following the announcement of her death, Newton-John's Grease co-star John Travolta wrote a touching tribute to the Australian actress on social media. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 Dear Grateful: This is a touching tribute to a very wise mother-in-law. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022 See More