adjective
Very common
moved
moovd
Moved (adjective) means Emotionally affected, often touched or saddened. Example: “I was so moved by the song that I cried.”
adjective
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Emotionally affected, often touched or saddened.
"What happened to that girl in the film was so awful – I was extremely moved."
"I was so moved by the song that I cried."
"The audience looked deeply moved by the speech."
"She was deeply moved by the letter from her old teacher."
How to use moved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling emotionally touched by something.
Common pairings
deeply moved
moved to tears
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- more moved
- Superlative
- most moved
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What does “moved” mean?
The word “moved” means emotionally affected, often touched or saddened. In plain terms, feeling emotionally touched by something.
How do you pronounce “moved”?
“Moved” is pronounced moovd (/muːvd/ in IPA).
How do you use “moved” in a sentence?
Here is “moved” used in a sentence: “She was deeply moved by the letter from her old teacher.”
What part of speech is “moved”?
“Moved” is an adjective.
Is “moved” a common word?
“Moved” is a very common word in modern English.
What does it mean to be 'moved' by something?
To be moved means to be emotionally affected by something, so that you feel it strongly inside. A film, a piece of music or a kind gesture can move you, stirring feelings such as tenderness, sadness or joy. Being moved suggests a genuine emotional response rather than a merely intellectual one.
What is the difference between moved and touched?
Both describe being emotionally affected, and they often overlap. 'Touched' tends to suggest warmth and gratitude in response to kindness. 'Moved' is usually stronger and deeper, and can be stirred by sadness or grandeur as well as kindness. You are touched by a thoughtful card, but moved to tears by a story.
Is being moved a positive or negative feeling?
It can be either, or both at once. Being moved simply means being emotionally stirred, whether by joy, beauty, sadness or compassion. A wedding might move you happily, while a sad film moves you toward tears. The word describes the depth of feeling, not whether that feeling is pleasant or painful.
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