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affecting

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛktɪŋ]

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Learn how to use affecting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce affecting

Pronunciation: [əˈfɛktɪŋ]

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