movingly
|mov-ing-ly|
B2
/ˈmuːvɪŋli/
(moving)
evoking emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moving' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'movoir,' where 'mouvoir' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'movoir' transformed into the Middle English word 'moven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'move.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change position,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to evoke emotion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that evokes strong feelings or emotions.
The speech was delivered movingly, bringing many in the audience to tears.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 02:23