driving

American  

[drahy-ving] / ˈdraɪ vɪŋ /

adjective

1. demanding a high or unreasonable rate of work from subordinates.

2. vigorously active; energetic.

   a driving young executive.

3. having force and violence.

   a driving storm.

4. relaying or transmitting power.

5. used while operating a vehicle.

   driving gloves.

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driving British  

/ ˈdraɪvɪŋ /

adjective

1. having or moving with force and violence

   driving rain

2. forceful or energetic

3. relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motion

   driving test

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Other Word Forms

• drivingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of driving

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; drive + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Tesla, the most popular EV in the country, is pivoting toward AI and autonomous driving tech as its EV sales lose steam.

From Los Angeles Times

As wretched as smog was, Angelenos were not about to stop driving their cars, so the cars had to change.

From Los Angeles Times

Human nature being what it is, the complicated sprawl of L.A. being what it is, Southern Californians were not about to stop driving their cars.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, the family was driving to Houston to get emergency treatment for the girl, who was recovering from brain cancer.

From Salon

Continued economic growth, which is pushing companies’ earnings and market values higher, has been driving the size of the deals.

From Barron's

Related Words

• propulsive