In a manner that touches the emotions; movingly or touchingly.
From 'affecting' (moving, emotional) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). 'Affecting' comes from 'affect' (to influence emotionally) + '-ing' (present participle). The adverb describes how an action creates emotional impact.
When someone speaks 'affectingly' about a tragic event, they're speaking in a way that moves you emotionally. It's the opposite of affectedly—this is genuine emotional communication that actually touches people's hearts!
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