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 believes the domestic market for sheep meat is going to keep driving forward, in large part thanks to demand from the increasing number of Muslim people in the UK.

From BBC

One man, who didn't want to be named, said that he fled Dubai along with his young family over the weekend, driving themselves to Oman.

From BBC

Two witnesses saw her, pulled her out of the water and put her in the back of their vehicle before driving her to safety, according to local reports at the time.

From BBC

Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.

From Barron's

Critically, the long-term fundamentals driving the region’s infrastructure market remain intact, including strong economic growth trends and a robust push to involve private players in the sector.

From Barron's

Related Words

• propulsive