driving

[drahy-ving]

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.

driving

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• drivingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of driving¹

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

Example Sentences

I have so many memories of driving to the beach with my sisters and my friends that had licenses when I didn’t, and I’m just in the back and we’re screaming “Electra Heart.”

From Los Angeles Times

Sutherland was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, and was remanded in custody pending sentence.

From BBC

A 25-foot inflatable psychedelic bear driving a convertible has been commissioned for the pedestal outside of the Hammer Museum as part of Made in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Parry had a leg amputated because of his injuries and Tregonning was sentenced to three years and four months after admitting serious injury by dangerous driving.

From BBC

Another factor driving the trend is the combined pressure from anxious parents and gaps in medical knowledge.

From BBC

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