wirkend
Translation
acting, effective, seeming, appearing
Examples
Das ist ein schnell wirkendes Medikament.
That is a fast-acting medication.
Er hat eine freundlich wirkende Art.
He has a friendly-seeming manner.
Die auf mich beruhigend wirkende Musik half mir.
The music, which had a calming effect on me, helped.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun a ...-seeming / ...-acting ... A threatening-looking man stood at the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effective, seeming, appearing
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'wirken' (to work, to have an effect). Related to English 'work'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'working' its magic on you, thus 'acting' or 'seeming' a certain way.