Arabic · Emotions & Feelings
متأثر
muta'aththir
Moved / Touched
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling strong emotion because of something kind or beautiful.
Example
كنت متأثرا بكلماته الجميلة.
I was moved by his beautiful words.
Etymology
The term 'متأثر' (muta'aththir) is derived from the root أ-ث-ر (alif-tha-ra), which conveys the sense of being affected or moved emotionally. It has developed historically within narratives of personal and communal experiences in Arabic literature.
How & Where It’s Used
'متأثر' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, typically found in spoken dialogue conveying emotional reactions to events, art, or literature.