mindmap root((感人)) moving may apply to any stirring that produces a strong emotional effect including thrilling, agitation, saddening, or evoking pity or sympathy: a ~ appeal for charitable contributions. impressive implies such forcefulness as compels attention, admiration, wonder, or conviction: an ~ list of achievements. poignant applies to what keenly and sharply affects one's sensibilities: a ~ documentary on the plight of the homeless. (a poignant reminder of the passing of time伤感的感到时光飞逝) affecting is close to moving, but often suggests pathos: an ~ reunion of a mother and her child. touching implies a capacity to arouse tenderness or compassion: the ~ innocence in a child's eyes. pathetic implies a capacity to move to pity or sometimes contempt: ~ attempts to justify gross negligence.