Affecting

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to have an effect on; to make a change in.

The news of the disaster is affecting everyone in the community.

to touch the feelings of; to move emotionally.

The movie was so powerful that it was affecting all of the viewers.

adjective

touching or moving; stirring emotions.

She gave an affecting speech that brought many to tears.

From Middle English 'affecten', from Old French 'affecter', from Latin 'afficere'.

affecting change:

Making a significant impact in circumstances or conditions.

affecting the outcome:

Influencing the results of a situation.

Hitting you in the feels.

That song is just so affecting; it really gets to me.

Emotional rollercoaster.

That movie was an affecting ride; I laughed, cried, and felt everything in between.