Skip to content

Driving Definition & Meaning

driving
adjective
  1. having the power of driving or impelling; "a driving personal ambition"; "the driving force was his innate enthusiasm"; "an impulsive force"
  2. acting with vigor; "responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive"
noun
  1. hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver; "he sliced his drive out of bounds"
  2. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal

"Driving" in song lyrics

See how driving is used in real songs:

  • "I ran out of gas but I keep on driving"
    The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That
  • "The Benz that you're driving"
    Amil f/ Beyonce' (Destiny's Child) — I Got That
  • "Now the Jag you saw me driving"
    Big Tymers f/ Cadillac, Stone — Whatever

Usage tips for "driving"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "driving" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for driving to find words that pair well.

Use "driving" in a verse

Now that you know what "driving" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Frequently asked questions

What does driving mean?
having the power of driving or impelling; "a driving personal ambition"; "the driving force was his innate enthusiasm"; "an impulsive force" acting with vigor; "responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive" hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver; "he sliced his drive out of bounds" the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
What part of speech is driving?
Driving is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does driving have?
Driving has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Look up another word