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

Known for his rapid attacking runs, the Egyptian isn't driving fearlessly at defences the way he used to.

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Environmental groups reacted angrily to the prospect of postponing the EU bill, which was to ban imports of products driving deforestation from the end of 2025.

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But it is not clear whether Kimmel's suspension was the only factor driving the surge in cancellations.

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“Societal and structural conditions are driving these mental health outcomes, not just coinciding with them,” Nath said.

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“My wife called me, I was driving home, and she was frantic,” Temple recalled.

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