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moving Definition

mov·ing (mo̵̅o̅′viŋ)

adjective

  1. that moves; specif.,
    1. changing, or causing to change, place or position
    2. causing motion
    3. causing to act; impelling, influencing, etc.
    4. arousing or stirring the emotions or feelings; esp., arousing pathos
  2. involving a moving motor vehicle a moving violation (of a traffic law)

moving Related Forms

mov′·ingly adverb

moving Synonyms

moving

modif.

  1. In motion

    going, changing, progressing, advancing, shifting, evolving, withdrawing, rising, going down, descending, ascending, getting up, traveling, on the track, journeying, on the march, moving up, starting, proceeding, traversing, flying, climbing, up-tempo*, on the jump*, on the wing*, under sail*, going great guns*.

    Antonyms unchanging, unmoving, let be.

  2. Arousing the emotions

    touching, affecting, poignant, stirring, rousing, arousing, inspiring, heart-rending, pathetic, heartbreaking, pitiful, emotional, emotive, telling, eloquent, persuasive, effective, impressive, inspirational, impelling, motivating, soul-stirring, heart-swelling, thrilling; see also passionate 2, pitiful 1.

moving implies a general arousing or stirring of the emotions or feelings, sometimes, specif., of pathos her moving plea for help; poignant is applied to that which is sharply painful to the feelings the poignant cry of a lost child; affecting applies to that which stirs the emotions, as to tears the affecting scene of their reunion; touching is used of that which arouses tender feelings, as of sympathy, gratitude, etc. a touching little gift; pathetic applies to that which arouses pity, compassion, or sympathetic sorrow, or pity mingled with contempt the pathetic sight of homeless children, a pathetic attempt at wit

moving Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • keep: The third member of the Rare team is Karen Weir, who keeps everything moving.
  • get: Tuesday 3rd January 2006 Getting the cash flow moving might be top of your agenda.
  • stop: As Andrews pointed out, " You can never stop technology moving " .
  • do: On Saturday 5th April another group did some heavy moving.

Adjective modifier

  • slow: For instance Video for Windows can only store about 8 images per second which is only suitable for very slow moving or stationary traffic.
  • fast: A fast moving, economically written book which keeps the reader on the edge of his seat.
  • frequent: How to get further information The full report, Frequent moving: Looking for love?

Modifies a noun

  • moment: It was the most moving moment of his life.
  • wall: Each journal title has its own " moving wall " .
  • picture: The bulletin was then followed by the slightly less topical Newsreel which did have moving pictures.
  • house: Posted in moving house | 1 Comment » still no news!
  • part: For many people who attended the opening of the memorial this was the most moving part of the day.
  • story: These funny, moving, new stories by Daniel Jamieson sought to reflect how it feels to be alive today.

Modifying Another Word

  • fast: A fast moving, action-packed adventure aboard Noah's Ark!
  • deeply: This deeply moving, intimate yet universal film will stay with you long after the curtain closes.
  • very: The lyrics and harmonies are always very moving, funny and wonderful.
  • extremely: The Trust is grateful to Trustee Caroline Collier and her team at the Arnolfini for organizing this extremely moving and fitting event.

Noun used with modifier

  • earth: During August considerable amounts of earth moving will be seen.
  • traffic: Keep an eye out for the lights changing and traffic moving.
  • something: This small device ( shown on the right ) emits bursts of ultrasound when the integral movement sensor detects something moving.