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Adjective
Producing strong feelings and emotions
“The whole volume constitutes an effort to resolve a problem that must confront anyone who finds the world a deeply affecting yet intangible chimera.”
Verb
Present participle for to influence, usually emotionally
“Our son claims that romantic comedies don't affect him in the least.”
Verb
Present participle for to present a false appearance of
“These affect an air of tired superiority in a world of unoriginal humorists.”
Verb
Present participle for to take on an affectation
“Rosalinda, who was also invited to the party, arrives there, affecting the airs of a Hungarian countess.”
Verb
(somewhat rare) Present participle for to go to or spend time in often
“Vincent and his entourage were known to affect all the fancy clubs in town.”
Verb
(rare) Present participle for to have an attraction to or feel affection for someone
“There is a lady in the country to whom I affect deeply.”
More Affecting Synonyms
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