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
Imagine something 'working' on your perception, making it 'seem' a certain way.