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What is another word for be moved by?

Pronunciation: [biː mˈuːvd bˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

To be moved by something means to feel deeply affected, emotionally touched, or inspired by it. There are quite a few synonyms for this phrase, including "be stirred by," "be affected by," "be impacted by," "be touched by," "be swayed by," and "be influenced by." Each of these synonyms carries its own particular connotation and implication, depending on the context and the emotional tone of the situation. However, all of these synonyms point to the idea of being emotionally moved by something external to oneself, whether that be a piece of music, a work of art, a powerful speech, or even just a heartfelt conversation between friends.
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What are the hypernyms for Be moved by?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    be influenced by, be affected by, be impacted by, be inspired by, be stirred by.

Famous quotes with Be moved by

  • For years, I had heard about the lack of interest in literature in the U.S. and I had complained about it. I failed to understand how people could fail to be moved by art.
    Rita Dove
  • A strict belief, fate is the worst kind of slavery; on the other hand there is comfort in the thought that God will be moved by our prayers.
    Epicurus
  • Every true leader shouldn't be moved easily by what he/she feels/sees/hears. Rather, he/she ought to be moved by purpose/vision/faith.
    Emeasoba George
  • The decision to become an individual, to allow oneself to be moved by the deepest impulses of the self rather than the social consensus, can only be made with fear and trembling.
    Sam Keen
  • Many Japanese speak English. But they do not think our thoughts. They worship at other shrines; profess another creed; observe a different code. They can no more be moved by Christian pacifism than wolves by the bleating of sheep. We have to deal with a people whose values are in many respects altogether different from our own.
    Winston Churchill

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