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

He asked the public to "think about your safety, that of your passengers and of all other roads users," before driving.

From BBC

In another country, its statement that the private sector will be "the most important driving force of the national economy" would be unremarkable.

From BBC

For Naqvi, the pacing and feel of the film needed to be as urgent and driving as if it were fiction.

From Barron's

Retail participation has remained a major force in markets, driving big moves in everything from electric vehicles to anything that touches artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

“I saw a car driving like at least 70 mph, and he ran the red light, so I was able to break in time,” Maria Torres told KABC.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• propulsive