designing

American  

[dih-zahy-ning] / dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

1. scheming; intriguing; artful; crafty.

   Synonyms:

   sly, tricky, cunning, wily

2. showing or using forethought.

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noun

1. the act or art of making designs.

designing British  

/ dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ /

adjective

1. artful and scheming; conniving; crafty

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Other Word Forms

• designingly adverb
• well-designing adjective

Etymology

Origin of designing

First recorded in 1610–20; design + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Now, some apparel makers are focusing on designing athleisure garments that boost health and wellness.

From The Wall Street Journal

She suggested creating a family plan around device use, or designing a box to store mobiles during meals.

From BBC

This finding indicated that OPG153 could serve as a valuable target for developing antibody-based therapies or for designing a new type of vaccine that activates the immune system to fight mpox.

From Science Daily

The researchers note that this method could be adapted to different metal combinations and catalytic reactions, opening new opportunities for designing next generation electrocatalysts based on abundant natural resources.

From Science Daily

As the climate and landscapes continue to change, research that documents how wildlife adjusts its movements is vital for designing conservation strategies and protecting key travel corridors for vulnerable species.

From Science Daily