affecting
- 01 C1 Advanced
adj.causing strong feelings, especially sadness, pity, or sympathy.
adj.evoking a strong emotional response, typically one of pathos, sympathy, or sadness.
Simple“The old man told an affecting story about his childhood during the war.”
In context“The documentary concludes with an affecting montage of the refugees' journey, leaving the audience in a state of contemplative silence.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.the -ing form of 'affect', meaning to cause a change in someone or something.
v.the present participle of 'affect', meaning to produce an effect upon or to influence a particular outcome.
Simple“The rising cost of fuel is affecting many small businesses in the area.”
In context“The new environmental regulations are already affecting the way local manufacturers handle industrial waste and chemical runoff.”
PitfallThe weather is effecting my mood. The weather is affecting my mood.Use 'affecting' as a verb for influence; 'effecting' means bringing something into existence and is much rarer.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
v.pretending to feel or be something to impress others.
v.the present participle of 'affect', meaning to assume a character, accent, or emotion artificially.
Simple“He was affecting a British accent to sound more sophisticated at the party.”
In context“By affecting an air of indifference, the negotiator managed to hide his desperate need to close the deal before the deadline.”
Synonyms
Usage affecting food · affecting nearly · affecting schools