Affectingly

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktɪŋli/

Definitions of affectingly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something is done

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was affectingly sad, making me cry.

A2 The story of the lost puppy was affectingly heartwarming.

B1 The novel's ending was affectingly bittersweet, leaving a lasting impact on me.

B2 The play was affectingly poignant, stirring deep emotions within the audience.

C1 The documentary was affectingly powerful, shedding light on important social issues.

C2 The performance was affectingly moving, showcasing the actors' incredible talent.

Examples of affectingly in a Sentence

formal The novel's ending was affectingly poignant, leaving a lasting impact on the readers.

informal The movie's emotional scenes were affectingly beautiful, making everyone tear up.

slang The song lyrics were so affectingly relatable, it hit me right in the feels.

figurative Her artwork was affectingly vibrant, capturing the essence of human emotions.

Grammatical Forms of affectingly

• past tense: affected
• plural: affectinglys
• comparative: more affectingly
• superlative: most affectingly
• present tense: affectingly
• future tense: will affectingly
• perfect tense: have affected
• continuous tense: is affecting
• singular: affectingly
• positive degree: very affecting
• infinitive: to affectingly
• gerund: affectingly
• participle: affectingly

Origin and Evolution of affectingly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affectingly' originated from the verb 'affect', which comes from the Latin word 'afficere' meaning 'to influence'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, 'affectingly' has retained its core meaning of causing a strong emotional response in a person. The word has evolved to be commonly used in literature and discussions related to emotional impact and sentiment.