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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Affect
  2. a. Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight.
  3. a. Affected; given to false show.
  4. adj. arousing affect
  5. 1. Moving the emotions; fitted to excite the emotions; pathetic; touching; as, an affecting address; an affecting sight. The most affecting music is generally the most simple. 2. Affected; given to false show. [Obs.] A drawling; affecting rouge. Shak.