Arabic · Emotions & Feelings

متأثر

muta'aththir

Moved / Touched

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Feeling strong emotion because of something kind or beautiful.

Example

كنت متأثرا بكلماته الجميلة.

I was moved by his beautiful words.

Etymology

The term 'متأثر' (muta'aththir) is derived from the root أ-ث-ر (alif-tha-ra), which conveys the sense of being affected or moved emotionally. It has developed historically within narratives of personal and communal experiences in Arabic literature.

How & Where It’s Used

'متأثر' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, typically found in spoken dialogue conveying emotional reactions to events, art, or literature.

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