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affectingly

/əˈfɛk.tɪŋ.li/
af · fect · ing · ly
Adjective:affecting
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1

In a manner that evokes strong feelings of tenderness, sympathy, or sadness; touchingly or movingly.

Example

"The lead actor spoke affectingly about his childhood struggles during the interview."

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affectation
affected
affecting
affectingly
affection
affectionate
affectionately

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affectingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affectingly
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