26984 words

driving

6 definitions • 15 examples
1
the ability to drive a car, the activity of driving, or the way someone drives:

Examples:

a driving lesson/school
do the driving When we travel, my wife usually does most of the driving.
She has to do a lot of driving in her job.
UK Ashley passed her driving test first time!
2
strong or powerful and therefore causing things to happen:

Examples:

driving ambition Driving ambition is what most great leaders have in common.
Local anger about the park was said to be a driving factor in his electoral defeat.
3
(of music) with a strong regular rhythm that makes it exciting or good for dancing:

Examples:

driving rhythm It was straightforward rock built on power chords and driving rhythms.
This music is meant for dancing, with a driving, repetitive rhythm.
The rhythm is irresistibly driving.
The crowd appreciated the group's driving beats.
"Save Me" by Nina Simone is a driving, funky hymn.
The film uses dazzling cinematography, fast editing, and driving music to create a powerful momentum.
4
rain or snow that is falling fast and being blown by the wind:

Examples:

Driving snow brought more problems on the roads last night.
5
happening with great power or force:

Examples:

They arrived in a driving rainstorm.
6
A driving force is the person or thing that is most important in making something happen:

Examples:

He was the driving force behind the new ballet company.

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