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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
af·fect·ing    Audio Help   [uh-fek-ting] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
moving or exciting the feelings or emotions.
[Origin: 1555–65; affect1 + -ing2]

—Related forms
af·fect·ing·ly, adverb

—Synonyms touching, pathetic, piteous, stirring.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  affecting
Part of Speech:  adjective
Definition:  Exciting a deep, usually somber response.
Synonyms:  impressive, moving, poignant, stirring, touching
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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