Synonym of affecting

affects, affected, affecting

Synonym: influence, move, persuade, sway,

poignant touching pathetic piteous pitiful emotive moving powerful sad saddening stirring distressing disturbing emotional heart-warming impressive plaintive soul-stirring telling uplifting upsetting agonising agonizing heartbreaking heart-rending impactful painful tear-jerking affective harrowing haunting heartrending heartwarming pitiable tragic emotionally moving arousing affect gut-wrenching woeful distressful sentimental miserable mournful lamentable wretched grievous sorry sorrowful deplorable poor tender rueful traumatic dismal exciting tearful abject forlorn doleful thrilling expressive compassionate arousing to be pitied dramatic melancholy nostalgic unfortunate joyless cheerless melting bittersweet evocative shocking bitter disquieting commiserable base worthless excruciating wistful impassioned vile scurvy dolorous stunning difficult tragicomic shabby afflicted suffering commiserative distressed low comfortless regrettable meager meagre unlucky striking tragical nagging afflictive appalling desolate merciful horrifying warming beseeching ruined supplicating imploring entreating inadequate beggarly despicable contemptible insignificant cheap paltry mean desolating mortifying controversial sensitive mind-blowing sympathetic responsive intense inspiring dreary teary drear depressing visceral perceptual noncognitive feeling intuitive ruthful useless puny petty agitating perturbing passionate calamitous dire heart-wrenching disappointing impelling inflammatory contentious delicate meaningful gripping breathless significant rousing provoking sententious disgraceful derisible small touchy awkward hot-button problematic saccharine mawkish over-sentimental lachrymose sugary cloying syrupy affectional soppy mushy gooey cornball weepy schmaltzy cutesy drippy sappy grand awesome hokey with a sting in the tail sweet-and-sour with mixed emotions devastating lovey-dovey unforgettable three-hanky gee-whizz highly impressive indelible spookish uncanny weird unearthly eery creepy memorable spooky eerie atmospheric dreadful ongoing obsessive persistent repeated recurrent lasting lingering recurring worrying tormenting hurtful alarming unsettling frightening afflicting stressful concerning fearful not to be forgotten never to be forgotten confronting nerve-racking heart-breaking unhappy gloomy disconsolate morose glum melancholic bleak sombre woebegone dejected somber grim depressed despondent depressive lugubrious lonesome lonely dark solemn funereal crestfallen sullen blue cold anguished elegiacal elegiac cast down drab disheartening spiritless dispiriting gray godforsaken morbid mourning heartbroken oppressive dingy dejecting black chill murky tenebrific sepulchral grey darkening plutonian tenebrous saturnine uncomfortable dreich sunless cloudy grieving down-and-out helpless Cimmerian in the dumps broken-hearted hopeless heartsick dull dispirited hapless drearisome uninviting austere unwelcoming dour dim bare inhospitable stark bland powerless clinical draggy mopey impersonal wintery institutional wintry jarring downcast feeble lame defenseless down downhearted disastrous grief-stricken inconsolable despairing catastrophic agonized regretful saddened brokenhearted dolesome terrible heavyhearted droopy hangdog heartsore plangent weeping agonised mirthless defenceless lamenting crushing unpleasant forsaken vexatious low-spirited long-faced destitute down in the mouth out of sorts down in the dumps ill-fated ill-starred heartsickening lousy discouraging demoralising demoralizing impotent weak troublesome discomposing funeral aching deploring bewailing bemoaning wailing awful fatal deadly ruinous lost heavy-hearted forceless toothless prostrate cruel tortured racked horrific pensive frightful grousing cranky crabby grumpy bellyaching beefing cantankerous forgotten abandoned homeless cataclysmic bad friendless uncared-for bereft galling horrendous gruesome oppressed destroyed dragging cynical fruitless solitary pessimistic alone adverse lethal mortal fed up blubbering blubbery tear-filled bawling sobbing watery sniveling wet moist whimpering snivelling vulnerable weighed down fateful deathly destructive down and out unpowerful luckless in tears cursed doomed jinxed desperate broken unprosperous stricken snakebitten unsuccessful pained shattered troubled snakebit burdened out of luck ill-omened in a bad way hard luck sad sack star-crossed sorrowing devastated choked gutted bummed hurting downtrodden sour cut up in the pits chap-fallen

vivid clear graphic realistic detailed dramatic arresting evocative lifelike picturesque powerful stirring lively lucid moving stimulating authentic faithful haunting memorable rich striking strong telling unforgettable visual impressive scintillating sharp colorful colourful delineated distinct emotive pictorial eloquent expressive fascinating graphical interesting active definite fresh theatrical crystal clear highly coloured true to life true-to-life sharply-etched photographic natural naturalistic convincing forceful effective precise filmic representational near living photo-realistic three-dimensional exact animated descriptive symbolic pictographic cinematic incisive cogent concrete compelling naturalist forcible punchy true credible believable real accurate minute unusual bold imaginal characterful distinctive chocolate-box artistic pleasant painterly imagistic bright exciting retentive imaginative invigorating racy photogenic intense acute camera-friendly envigorating refreshing truthful explicit illustrated enthusiastic vivacious dynamic zestful vigorous verisimilar veristic scenic illustrative uninhibited startling shocking lurid influential persuasive passionate factualistic sketched engraved portrayed etched pictoric painted seen illustrational pictured marked-out outlined blocked-out diagrammatic traced depicted iconographic well-drawn real-life true-life kitchen-sink warts and all potent effectual aggressive great authoritative irresistible unequivocal well drawn well defined perspicuous full well delineated well expressed comprehensible intelligible figurative zappy in-your-face undistorted succinct terse pithy leaving nothing to the imagination hard-hitting speaking representative factual original

inspiring inspirational rousing stirring moving stimulating uplifting encouraging exciting exhilarating motivating impassioned motivational animating emotive energising energizing enlivening heartening passionate spirited striking breathtaking charged dramatic dynamic electrifying emotional galvanising galvanizing gripping impactful intoxicating envigorating invigorating memorable persuasive provocative provoking riveting animated electric exhilarative galvanic impelling impressive influential inspiriting lively poignant stimulative thrilling affective anthemic arousing energetic exalting instigating instigative kicky refreshing touching awakening enthusiastic hearty inciting meaningful piquing triggering vibrant vigorous emotion-charged mind-bending mind-blowing soul-stirring thought-provoking hair-raising heart-stopping mind-boggling rip-roaring eloquent expressive heartfelt fervent deep profound mournful warming sincere significant cheering gladdening sad doleful soulful ardent fervid heart-warming fiery sensitive stirred tender feeling deeply felt rewarding pleasing melodramatic gratifying satisfying tragicomic tragic cheerful gladsome elevating inspirative enriching improving intense eager vehement flaming allegiant excited strong committed zealous assiduous earnest dedicated steadfast fierce feverish wild warm heated frenzied burning passional messianic violent fanatical perfervid blazing superheated torrid uncontrollable religious consuming red-hot demonstrative glowing hot-blooded warm-blooded raging incandescent tumultuous impulsive impetuous ungovernable forceful hotblooded stimulated steamed up precipitate headlong high-pressure quickened high-powered challenging interesting fascinating bracing intriguing reviving thirst-quenching fortifying restorative vitalizing revitalizing action-packed heady revitalising stem-winding magnificent spine-tingling suggestive captivating absorbing driving inviting propelling rallying heartbreaking heartrending sparkling entertaining piquant sexy titillating adrenalizing exalté appealing hectic rejuvenating giving one food for thought revivifying restoring sensational shaking trembling quaking vibrating shivering shuddering freshening cordial cooling tonic vital fresh fab awe-inspiring enchanting large miraculous frantic boss blood-tingling mad awesome fabulous exquisite swinging wondrous overwhelming delightful reanimating zero cool cool

impressive stirring accomplished good inspiring admirable consummate exciting formidable masterly outstanding skilful skilled skillful superb wonderful ace consequential crack excellent expert fine influential marvelous marvellous momentous profound stellar world-class cracking crash-hot forcible gee-whizz great important intense nifty rousing thrilling vital cool effective impassioned mean wizard amazeballs crackerjack first-class first-rate well-done awesome amazing insane crazy unreal unbelievable brilliant fantastic bad sensational splendid divine awe-inspiring striking monumental daring moving arresting bold delicious remarkable groovy terrific like wow stately deep dandy majestic hunky-dory swell primo glorious far out imposing luxurious lavish touching incredible dramatic grand super extraordinary ridiculous massive powerful absorbing out of this world fabulous ecstatic unutterable

impactful effectual effective impactive productive consequential dynamic eventful significant efficacious forceful potent stimulating useful persuasive convincing compelling crucial inspiring inspirational pivotal motivating instrumental guiding meaningful seductive striking decisive inducing monumental moving controlling encouraging authoritative momentous competent cogent operative forcible hard-hitting vigorous alluring impelling telling strong fateful masterful critical influential emphatic purposeful swaying capable enticing central considerable responsible stirring motivational successful energetic imposing provocative robust touching efficient impressive swayful rousing powerful material far-reaching animating able formative contributory

interesting appealing absorbing arresting captivating compelling curious engaging entertaining fascinating impressive intriguing provocative stimulating striking attention-grabbing enchanting engrossing enthralling gripping riveting stirring thought-provoking exceptional exciting noteworthy refreshing attractive bewitching breathtaking charismatic delightful electric electrifying enticing entrancing exhilarating eye-opening hypnotic hypnotising hypnotizing intoxicating inviting magnetic mesmerising mesmerizing pleasing remarkable vivid action-packed alluring amazing amusing astonishing beguiling charming eventful fine inspiring memorable out of the ordinary pleasurable rousing showy splashy tantalising tantalizing thrilling worthy of note compulsive consuming diverting emphatic fabulous galvanising galvanizing immersing envigorating invigorating involving magical marvellous marvelous preoccupying prepossessing seductive spellbinding unique vibrant wonderful wondrous meaty mesmeric moving newsworthy relatable unboring buzzworthy fresh newsy piquant portentous racy spectacular topical trenchant unputdownable enjoyable funny pleasant humorous cheering witty agreeable fun congenial droll recreative nice hilarious chucklesome comical scream clever side-splitting relaxing cheerful lively priceless fun-filled gas gay riot restorative poignant be a ball endearing winning fetching cute sweet lovely adorable likeable likable lovable delectable winsome irresistible amiable adorbs elegant taking dreamy fair graceful divine sophisticated cultivated desirable comely luring cultured dainty enamoring delicate ravishing glamorous titillating eye-catching magnetising magnetizing escapist fantasy distracting pretty disarming dear darling loveable lovesome ingratiating insinuating precious gorgeous fit rapturous seducing easy eloquent ingenious well-written brilliant gratifying rewarding readable smooth satisfying worthwhile heavenly bodacious infatuating beauteous glamourous tempting well written on fleek easy on the eye good-looking as nice as pie smashing choice babelicious worth reading easy to read profound intellectual intelligent highbrowed serious heavyweight deep learned scholarly heavy literary classical highbrow powerful intellective polite civilized smart suave debonair worldly well bred bonny civilised couthy larger than life worldly-wise

painful distressing bad disconcerting horrendous horrible troublesome troubling unpleasant awful discomforting disquieting dreadful horrid horrific irksome objectionable terrible worrisome agonising agonizing appalling daunting distasteful forbidding grim horrifying loathsome miserable perturbing revolting rotten severe stressful torturous traumatic unpalatable unsettling woeful wretched abominable agitating annoying atrocious bitter crummy detestable difficult disagreeable discomposing dismal distressful disturbing doleful execrable foul frightful ghastly gruesome harrowing harsh humorless humourless irritating lousy mortifying nasty odious offensive poor repellent repugnant repulsive sober solemn somber sombre unbearable uncomfortable unnerving unsavory upsetting vile abysmal deplorable depressing diabolical dire disgusting displeasing fraught frightening gloomy grave grisly gross hairy heartbreaking hideous icky lurid macabre nauseating nightmarish obnoxious regrettable sedate sickening stinking tormenting troublous unacceptable undesirable unendurable unfortunate unsatisfactory unwelcome vexatious worrying abhorrent afflicting afflictive awkward cruel godawful grody grotty hellacious lamentable mean monstrous nauseous pathetic repellant sad saddening shocking sour tragic tragical ugly unappealing uncool unhappy uninviting yucky yukky anguished beastly concerning excruciating galling grievous heartrending hostile hurtful sorrowful uncongenial unlovely unpleasing unsavoury gut-wrenching heart-rending heart-breaking nail-biting nerve-racking nerve-wracking off-putting extremely bad mediocre sorry pitiful inept shoddy calamitous rubbish egregious shabby cataclysmic disastrous catastrophic shameful sucky inferior god-awful second-rate rueful direful absurd inadequate disgraceful foolish-looking derisory third-rate contemptible laughable disappointing silly ridiculous hopeless ludicrous insufferable intolerable reprehensible despicable God-awful loathly disgustful obscene exceptionable scandalous beyond the pale heinous hateful rude noxious insupportable censurable very bad evil pitiable outrageous poisonous noisome inappropriate grewsome terrific nightmare iniquitous rancid fulsome base cruddy wicked sick-making dishonourable dishonorable mournful out of line pestiferous invidious ornery pesky opprobrious unwanted out of order damnable inexcusable unforgivable senseless inglorious preposterous dislikeable onerous punishing unspeakable unpardonable unconscionable foolish sinful indefensible extreme great immoral discreditable ignominious ignoble disreputable accursed shuddersome resentful confounded blasted infamous cursed cussed scabrous brutal oppressive unjustifiable glaring putrid bogging yucko skanky dislikable hateable terrifying criminal beyond contempt off-color heel pill fearful lewd wrong racking Spartan nefarious unlucky flagrant rebarbative corpselike uncanny ghostly unnatural unearthly dim faint from hell anemic ghoulish mortuary sepulchral haggard funereal wraithlike weak supernatural deathlike anaemic flagitious substandard dirty melancholy sneaking ratty grubby scabby cheap scummy scurvy paltry lame weighty villainous harmful taxing chronic blameworthy downer overwhelming bummer faulty dolorous unfriendly unattractive vicious malicious inconsiderate unlikable venomous impolite vindictive unlovable spiteful churlish malign unkind unloveable bad-tempered mean-spirited ill-tempered ill-natured ill-humored cross ill-humoured

theatric theatrical histrionic dramaturgical dramaturgic breathtaking climactic comic effective electrifying emotional expressive farcical histrionical impressive melodramatic powerful sensational spectacular startling striking sudden suspenseful tense thespian thrilling tragic vivid the exciting imposing stunning staggering amazing astonishing lively riveting astounding outstanding incredible fascinating gripping extraordinary memorable phenomenal exceptional remarkable dazzling graphic awesome shock-horror high-octane stem-winding heady commanding awe-inspiring conspicuous intense arresting bold bodacious hair-raising rip-roaring emphatic jaw-dropping action-packed gee-whizz breath-taking brilliant studied dramatic noisy eye-catching

sorrowful sad unhappy depressed miserable dejected melancholy disconsolate doleful heartbroken mournful woeful wretched dismal despondent down downcast downhearted sorry woebegone blue gloomy glum regretful crestfallen despairing distressed forlorn grieving inconsolable low-spirited melancholic painful afflicted desolate tearful bad brokenhearted broken-hearted droopy grief-stricken hangdog heartsick heartsore heavyhearted heavy-hearted joyless low lugubrious rueful saddened bowed down piteous cast down dolent heartrending hurting ruthful solemn sorrowing tear-jerking troubled troubling down in the mouth in mourning in pain in sorrow full of sorrow singing the blues sick at heart down in the dumps morose dolorous cheerless dispirited sombre somber disheartened discouraged anguished depressing sullen dreary comfortless funereal abject bleak lamentable disappointed distressing pathetic heartbreaking upset elegiac depressive fed up saturnine pitiful drear plaintive dark black morbid grim pessimistic moody pitiable dire chap-fallen lonely weeping sepulchral lonesome saddening gray grey godforsaken tragic cold in the dumps teary spiritless long-faced grievous mourning remorseful elegiacal in low spirits darkening murky tenebrous tenebrific chill plutonian harrowing dreich sunless cloudy Cimmerian heart-rending demoralized bitter agonized crushed apologetic lamenting mirthless dull dour suffering demoralised devastated contrite agonised moving lachrymose wistful repentant penitent conscience-stricken poignant bummed out shamefaced dragged hopeless oppressed choked deplorable compunctious wailing weepy chapfallen pensive touching bereaved in the pits ashamed poor destroyed disheartening cheesed off dispiriting plangent dolesome emotional oppressive down and out in the doldrums sick as a parrot brassed off agonizing unfortunate out of sorts upsetting tormented grieved guilt-ridden bewailing bemoaning hurt aching distressful self-reproachful sheepish agonising attritional nostalgic down-hearted uncomfortable in tears distraught mopey funeral deploring grave bleeding gutted sobbing chastened tristful dingy guilty dejecting grumpy cut up pained weighed down crummy penitential cast-down drab heavy gut-wrenching all torn up sulky regrettable traumatic dismayed aggrieved worthless defeatist unwelcoming broken uninviting mean listless excruciating shot down sniveling in a blue funk serious down-and-out angst-ridden as sick as a parrot bereft dirgelike drearisome worried paltry austere dirge-like Eeyorish stirring heavy with grief in despair disappointing tortured daunted dim inhospitable bare stark snivelling terrible calamitous low in spirits vile in grief in doldrums base blubbering discomposing unpleasant dysphoric crying bland disturbing anxious clinical ripped draggy impersonal sunk in gloom sour wintry jarring wintery institutional on a downer humourless humorless torn up tormenting bawling atoning taken down afraid in sackcloth and ashes full of regret displeased overwhelmed perturbed bothered threnodic traumatized discouraging concerned defeated sober downbeat scurvy shattered helpless shaken discombobulated uptight dreadful abashed hapless compassionate beggarly commiserative arousing shabby sapped overcome with sorrow troublesome enervated horrible bugged shook solitary crabby discontented difficult flat down-in-the-mouth traumatised antsy maudlin disillusioned wounded racked supplicating heart-wrenching subdued afflicting weary shocking bummed-out horrific atrocious shook up vexatious appalling horrifying tragical down in dumps perturbing frightful mortifying crabbed agitating surly mopish broody adust lousy whimpering unconsolable cruel let down hurtful low-down derisible ugly triste to be pitied in the toilet moping negative languorous languid howling fearful penitentiary regretting feel-bad prostrated disturbed in distress merciful mortified sorry for oneself sinister heart-sick lovesick blubbing dirgeful sore burned contused withdrawn overcome pining in anguish pain-filled foreboding ominous apathetic undermined demoralizing demoralising overcast desperate deathly Stygian obscure hollow exequial deathlike funebrial cringing browbeaten cowed emo crushing disgruntled grousing cranky bellyaching cantankerous beefing cheap inadequate despicable contemptible insignificant without energy brooding sunk lost griefstricken damp guilty-looking furtive lowered bowed churlish forgotten homeless forsaken abandoned beseeching ruined entreating imploring commiserable off sluggish taken aback deflated atrabilious clouded dampened drooping dashed sagging ill-humoured huffy friendless destitute uncared-for down in mouth luckless depressant intimidated embarrassed sneaking lame unsatisfied torn-up discontent disenchanted angry annoyed cross prostrate with grief ill-humored humble threnodial sorry for yourself strained repining widowed orphaned uneasy unsmiling bad-tempered uncommunicative taciturn dragging cynical defenseless defenceless fruitless alone ailing cowering humiliated let-down not happy unable to be comforted unable to be consoled phlegmatic ill-tempered unresponsive have the blahs meagre disgraceful meager small impactful intense impressive with a long face ticked off teed off browned off peed off in a funk bummed powerless downtrodden dispossessed deprived beside oneself with grief sick unlucky close to tears languished blubbery moist tear-filled watery wet repenting shamed propitiatory vexed unnerved agitated discomposed disconcerted ruffled disquieted larmoyant sentimental tender passionate expressive catastrophic disastrous feeble feeling down full of gloom blue funk looking as if one had lost a pound and found a penny harassed irked wrecked discountenanced flustered aflutter plagued on the verge of tears self-incriminating haunted spooked harrowed jumpy persecuted unglued easily moved on one's knees self-accusing self-condemnatory in floods of tears with tears in your eyes strung out in a stew racked with suffering in a tizzy racked with pain disconcerting horrendous awful disquieting worrisome objectionable horrid irksome discomforting severe unsettling forbidding revolting loathsome stressful rotten distasteful unpalatable daunting torturous execrable repellent unnerving ghastly foul annoying unbearable nasty repulsive offensive abominable odious detestable irritating unsavory harsh disagreeable gruesome repugnant unsatisfactory icky stinking hideous lurid disgusting nauseating unacceptable sedate abysmal unwelcome hairy worrying obnoxious grisly undesirable diabolical troublous unendurable frightening fraught macabre displeasing nightmarish sickening gross monstrous repellant uncool yukky grotty godawful abhorrent grody unappealing awkward yucky hellacious afflictive nauseous nerve-racking unsavoury off-putting galling hostile nail-biting concerning heart-breaking beastly uncongenial unlovely unpleasing extremely bad nerve-wracking unfavorable unfavourable stern unpromising inauspicious stony-faced earnest no-nonsense staid glowering sobersided frowning spartan poker-faced shadowy unamused hard scowling colorless unpropitious colourless monotonous threatening po-faced deserted adverse sterile deadpan stony gloom-ridden squalid fatalistic sordid weighty shameful unhumorous grouchy inferior impoverished indigent scungy sourpuss muted suspicious alarmist distrustful doubting lackluster lacklustre deep menacing straight-faced acheronian God-awful irritable boring lifeless fiery chilling parlous intimidating unfriendly uninspiring given to looking on the black side unexciting blah uninteresting humdrum uncaring unimpassioned unmoved disadvantageous formal portentous waste disenchanting routine uniform empty barren desolating regimented isolated intolerable lorn companionless uninhabitable suicidal acherontic expressionless impassive gaunt bearish inimical remote derelict sequestered blank dissatisfied looking on the black side unhopeful contemplative frustrated discomfited disowned fierce steely chagrined miffed having blue devils having the blahs tough unappetizing unattractive untempting dismaying aghast beaten trashy shoddy filthy aggressive indignant temperamental aggravated vanquished baulked worsted objecting balked testing alarming unearthly resolved ruminative resolute thoughtful reflective introspective composed derisory injurious perilous enraged ferocious implacable unappeasable critical flinty cast-iron boot-faced ungentle disapproving furious mephitical unkind perplexing aggravating hellish bewildering vexing revulsive frustrating unamusing chilly unenthusiastic eerie exacting exigent ghostly terrifying gory grotesque ill-fated hard-pressed harmful doubtful treacherous pressing precarious jeopardous apocalyptic rocky very bad straitened discommodious dangerous full of hardship ill-omened direful ill-boding messy poverty-stricken fearsome quiet unplayful bookish deep in thought bound and determined unenticing terrific pitiless grewsome nightmare weird shady spooky spookish scary unhealthy louring hazy leaden overclouded darkened death-obsessed beclouded lowering misty dirty hazed foggy clouded over resentful pouting piqued petulant promising rain nebulous put out fractious not fair not clear peeved perverse chippy aloof mumpish pouty uncooperative obstinate sourpussed querulous stroppy mardy out of humour fretful ornery sulking unsociable gruff in a bad mood in a huff in a mood in the sulks in a strop having a fit of the sulks

eloquent expressive articulate silver-tongued fluent persuasive powerful forceful graceful pregnant revealing significant effective meaningful moving potent suggestive vivid glib graphic lucid meaning pointed revelatory smooth-tongued stirring strong telling well-spoken indicative well-expressed ardent facund fervent fervid grandiloquent impassioned impressive magniloquent outspoken passionate poignant rhetorical sententious smooth-spoken touching vocal voluble well expressed well spoken coherent communicative speaking telltale emotional deep clear smooth-talking facile illuminating loquacious evocative convincing quick inspiring allusive talkative garrulous mournful heartfelt profound sincere intelligible sad cogent understandable doleful comprehensible feeling uplifting soulful slick plausible symbolic easy fast-talking ready urbane insincere flip suave slippery artful vocative hot-air smooth operator redolent nicely spoken striking noticeable animated evocatory intriguing mobile impactful refined warming gladdening cheerful cheering polite posh-sounding fathomable apprehensible comprehendible smooth witty well-crafted encouraging oratorical flattering pat neat silky sensitive inspiriting heartening instigative elevating inspirative enriching improving inspirational heart-warming thought through disingenuous flippant simplistic superficial oversimplified shallow hard to resist fiery stirred tender deeply felt sweet-talking with the gift of the gab having kissed the Blarney Stone well-versed natural effortless well-turned copious chatty confident wordy verbose mellifluent disputatious self-assured declamatory running mellifluous cursive effusive assured prompt knowing denoting symptomatic allegorical emblematic demonstrative token compelling representational figurative insightful representative symbolical calculating hinting indicatory significatory connoting characteristic valid insinuating giveaway reflective evidential oracular denotative informative relevant exhibitive pithy solemn purposeful signifying

adoption assumption acceptance approval endorsement espousal support appropriation ratification acquiring acquisition affectation assuming choice embracing selection taking on advocacy arrogation following maintenance promotion rubber-stamping validation approbation authorisation authorization backing sanctioning confirmation embracement enactment implementation taking over taking up passing sanction legalization establishment legislation passage welcome legalisation formal acceptance signing allowance legitimization welcoming ratifying embrace proclamation ordaining validating approving decreeing integration legislating appliance application making law championship defence defense favourable reception favouring aid assistance help siding with championing wholehearted reception abetting preferring sponsorship taking to furtherance encouragement enthusiastic reception managing handling shouldering favoring vouching for undertaking aiding and abetting tackling putting on entering on embarkation on entering upon setting about recommendation patronage favour favor auspices advancement upholding calling for arguing for pushing for pressing for boosterism aegis protection boost argument for support for care urging espousing supporting propagation endorsing promoting promulgation recommending activism furthering ward cultivation fostering boosting sponsoring cooperation lift hand assist abetment commendation trusteeship reinforcement backup go-ahead helping hand leg up advocation development preferment progress advance preference exaltation ennoblement advancing proposal betterment prelation campaigning financing stimulation justification relief strengthening nurture fuelling forwarding contribution to funding philanthropy fueling campaigning for auspice guardianship guaranty egis spokesmanship pleading for benefaction advising in favor warrant agreement subsidy investment grant abettance affirmation succour push succor facilitation guidance advising in favour blessing seconding a helping hand giving comfort deliverance salvation alleviation spurring on a leg up shot in the arm advice rescue service attention fiat signature subscription licence authentication superscription O.K. countersignature qualification nod OK comment accompaniment hubba-hubba okay certification testimonial commercial permission stroke secondment adherence rubber stamp subscription to thumbs up green light pat on back seal of approval the nod moral support

between involving concerning impacting implicating touching applying to pertaining to bearing on bearing upon concerned with having to do with referring to related to relating to appertaining to concerning itself with dealing with having relevance for impacting on having a bearing on touching on

interesting attracting appealing to drawing engrossing exciting fascinating intriguing tempting captivating entertaining enthralling luring snaring tantalizing titillating amusing arousing distracting engaging gripping hooking perking up pleasing pulling touching mesmerising mesmerizing moving riveting rivetting tantalising turning on beguiling bemusing enchanting grabbing immersing piquing absorbing bewitching floating someone's boat lighting someone's fire occupying preoccupying sitting up tickling someone's fancy arresting busying enwrapping alluring inflaming enticing rousing seducing thrilling stimulating charming entrancing sparking whetting wakening spellbinding teasing stirring up turning someone on doing it for someone giving someone a thrill getting going enrapturing hypnotizing hypnotising delighting involving magnetizing magnetising holding diverting transfixing bedazzling wiling catching up ravishing dazzling wowing witching rapturing bowling over killing tickling pink enamoring winning over ensnaring gratifying transporting overwhelming holding spellbound carrying away gladdening catching tickling stirring knocking out capturing winning knocking dead tickle to death enamouring inviting sending slaying persuading impressing monopolizing leading on amazing sweeping off one's feet monopolising striking astounding inveigling stupefying stunning satisfying infatuating baiting awing aweing blowing away holding the attention of overawing astonishing dazing overcoming cheering exhilarating decoying flooring coaxing intoxicating betraying soliciting staggering overpowering provoking bedevilling bedeviling wooing solacing elating inducing regaling rapping delectating enslaving taking catching the eye of sucking in holding in awe electrifying employing influencing consuming engulfing disporting obsessing cajoling fixating compelling dumbfounding overjoying humouring beckoning humoring courting inspiring vamping taking up pulling in giving pleasure to sweeping off your feet steering putting under a spell whetting the appetite of appealing making a hit with making happy sweeping someone off their feet roping in coming on bringing in taking somebody's breath away tormenting contenting plaguing pleasuring taking aback leaving speechless gaining seizing fixing misleading elevating rejoicing deluding kindling blinding entrapping harassing recreating confusing filling indulging tricking quickening concerning controlling subjugating enlivening grooving trancing arriding fulfilling ensorcelling sending into raptures pleasing greatly soaking taking someone's breath away holding one's attention giving someone a kick keeping busy going over big relaxing drawing one's attention catching hold of making someone's mouth water tying up sweeping off feet striking dumb taking your breath away rooting to the spot subduing giving a buzz hitting the spot bewildering keeping maintaining getting someone going subjecting grabbing the attention of keeping amused turning one's head turning one on agitating giving joy to giving great pleasure to giving someone a charge obtaining getting securing picking up tickling the fancy of sending into transports galvanizing charging scoring jubilating exulting glorying wrapping up binding arousing the curiosity of arousing curiosity tickling your fancy tickling one's fancy burying arousing one's curiosity capturing one's imagination mattering to whetting one's appetite engaging one's attention catching one's eye leading freaking out calling holding attention using up attending prompting dragging training hitting on roping drawing in palpating grappling fracturing one panicking knocking 'em dead getting one's jollies put ting'em away breaking one up endearing making merry cracking up comforting ecstasizing inspiriting enveloping blurring surprising eliciting calling forth bringing forth arguing into bringing around keeping up keeping alive absorbing yourself in throwing yourself into losing oneself in getting lost in switching on pumping up galvanising inclining deceiving trapping filling with delight exerting influence on catching someone's eye exerting a pull on holding your attention cornering becoming lost assimilating hogging sewing up upping on applying giving the come-on to getting under someone's skin owning putting under magic spell forspeaking putting the whammy on voodooing casting a spell on putting horns on ruling egging one on mousetrapping conning leading astray tolling touting shilling leading up garden path dominating possessing haunting hounding petrifying paralysing indicating signing summoning demanding commanding asking bidding besetting befooling besotting halting gorgonizing immobilizing freezing torturing having a get-together nurturing treating to laughing it up partying fracturing tossing a party giving a party refreshing preying on sweeping you off your feet making a fool of palsying stopping in one's tracks rooting stopping dead riveting the attention of paralyzing stopping one dead stopping someone in their tracks immobilising appeasing mollifying having a grip on becoming an obsession with eating up preying on your mind taking control of taking over having a hold on heartening uplifting firing interesting greatly animating converting placating taunting warming brightening up making content bringing joy to suiting making a hit with someone agreeing with giving someone pleasure getting one's kicks cheering up making someone feel good bucking up warming the cockles of the heart buoying up gladding giving a lift propitiating conciliating pacifying sweetening annoying thwarting worrying badgering beleaguering pestering gnawing frustrating baffling harrying assuaging gentling keeping someone hanging on winding up making mouth water flirting with keeping hanging keeping hanging on putting off guard urging winning the affection of unarming convincing disarming setting at ease

influencing touching upsetting altering changing impacting modifying striking swaying transforming disturbing overwhelming perturbing stirring troubling acting on agitating attacking concerning conditioning damaging devastating distressing grieving hurting infecting involving paining saddening shaping controlling determining forming governing hitting hitting hard impressing manipulating moving reaching shaking biasing biassing deciding exerting influence on fazing guiding impacting on striking at throwing working on bowling over emotionally moving having an effect on impinging inducing inspiring interesting knocking back marking overcoming prevailing regarding relating shaking up taking hold of telling on bearing upon getting to having an impact on impinging upon impressing on knocking for six prevailing over making an impression on tugging at your heartstrings

counterfeiting faking feigning pretending shamming simulating acting assuming bluffing dissembling fabricating professing putting on contriving imitating passing for playacting making like playing at aspiring to giving the appearance of making a show of doing a bit making a pretence of making out like going through the motions of laying it on thick putting up a front

assuming adopting embracing espousing putting on taking on

frequenting habituating haunting visiting hanging at resorting

liking desiring loving adoring favoring favouring appreciating cherishing craving fancying admiring esteeming coveting wanting yearning aching for caring for wishing for

affecting badly affectingly affectingness affecting the role of affection affectional affectibility affected ways affected the role of affected tears affected superiority affected scorn