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

Worldwide procedures using the da Vinci system increased by approximately 18% from the prior year, driving strong quarterly growth.

From Barron's

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

Related Words

• propulsive