drivingly

In relentless fashion

Drivingly means in a forceful, propelling manner—with urgent momentum or relentless energy.

The word is rare, appearing mostly in literary or musical contexts: The orchestra played drivingly through the finale.

A drivingly ambitious person pursues goals with single-minded intensity.

forceful

compellingly

In an engrossing manner

urgently · emphatically · intensely · vigorously · dynamically · commandingly · authoritatively · dominantly · potently · persuasively

purposeful

determinedly

With fixed purpose

resolutely · methodically · strategically · focused · goal-oriented · systematically · persistently · tenaciously · steadfastly · unwaveringly

energetic

vigorously

With forceful enthusiasm

vivaciously · enthusiastically · exuberantly · zestfully · peppily · lively · briskly · actively · effervescently · buoyantly

Opposites
intensity/force

drivinglygently

In a mild manner

softly · weakly · lightly · mildly · delicately

energy/momentum

drivinglylazily

Without exertion or haste

languidly · sluggishly · listlessly · lethargically · passively

Phrases
Family

driving, overdriving, test-driving

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G