English · Emotions & Feelings
moved
/muːvd/
[/muːvd/]
emotionally affected
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling strong emotion, often tenderness or sadness, because of something touching.
Example
She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers who helped after the flood destroyed her home.
She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers who helped after the flood destroyed her home.
Etymology
Past participle of 'move', from Latin 'movere' (to move), used figuratively for stirring the emotions since Middle English.
How & Where It’s Used
Used about being emotionally stirred by speeches, music, kindness, or art.