affecting
Pronunciation: [əˈfɛktɪŋ]
Word
Context: "influence"
(verb) to have an impact on someone or something. When something is affecting you, it is changing how you feel or how things are happening around you.
Example
The kind words from her friend were affecting her mood in a very positive way.
Example
The bad weather is not affecting his spirits; he remains cheerful.
Example
How is this news affecting your decision?
Context: "emotional state"
(adjective) something that shows or expresses emotions. If you are affecting, you are touching the feelings of others or showing your feelings.
Example
Her speech was affecting, and many people were moved to tears.
Example
His lack of emotion in the movie was not affecting; it left the audience feeling disconnected.
Example
What did you think about the affecting scene in the film?
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