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 Words From

• driving·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of driving¹

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

Related Words

• propulsive