Synonyms for impelling
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
Causing forward motion or action.
The extraordinary spectacle was a good many years ago, in school days, when theology is less impelling than curiosity ... […]
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Actuate refers solely to mental or moral power impelling one from within.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| impelling | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- driving2
- 9 letters
- impulsive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (driving2 = 2 syllables).