moving
adjective
[ ˈmuːvɪŋ ]
• in motion.
• "a fast-moving river"
Similar:
in motion,
operating,
operational,
working,
going,
on the move,
active,
kinetic,
movable,
mobile,
motile,
unfixed,
• producing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy.
• "an unforgettable and moving book"
Similar:
affecting,
touching,
emotive,
poignant,
heart-warming,
heart-rending,
emotional,
upsetting,
disturbing,
effective,
telling,
striking,
impressive,
inspiring,
inspirational,
stimulating,
arousing,
stirring,
soul-stirring,
exciting,
thrilling,
dramatic,
tear-jerking,
move
verb
• go in a specified direction or manner; change position.
• "she moved to the door"
Similar:
go,
walk,
proceed,
progress,
advance,
pass,
budge,
stir,
shift,
change position,
make a move,
locomote,
Opposite:
stay put,
• make progress; develop in a particular manner or direction.
• "aircraft design had moved forward a long way"
• influence or prompt (someone) to do something.
• "his deep love of music moved him to take lessons with Dr Hill"
Similar:
inspire,
prompt,
stimulate,
motivate,
provoke,
influence,
rouse,
actuate,
incline,
persuade,
urge,
lead,
cause,
impel,
induce,
incite,
excite,
• propose for discussion and resolution at a meeting or legislative assembly.
• "she intends to move an amendment to the Bill"
• empty (the bowels).
• "if you haven't moved your bowels today you'd better do it now"
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French moveir, from Latin movere .
