moving

When used as an adjective for emotion, this word describes a visceral internal reaction, often involving tears or a swelling of the heart. It suggests a bridge of empathy between the observer and the subject, where a story or gesture penetrates the viewer's emotional defenses. In a physical sense, the word conveys a state of transition or instability. It is the opposite of static or fixed. Whether describing a mechanical gear or a family shifting houses, it implies a process of displacement from one point to another.