propulsive

adjective

pro·​pul·​sive prə-ˈpəl-siv 

: tending or having power to propel

propulsive force

Examples of propulsive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What follows is nearly 100 minutes of violent vengeance as the two men wage war for Sophia’s heart, all set to a propulsive retro score curated by Grammy winner and Detroit native Jack White. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025

From intricate background details to the propulsive fight choreography, everything is just seamless, vividly rendered to perfection. —David Opie, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025

Black Rabbit is worth watching for its stylish direction (Bateman’s fellow Ozark alum Laura Linney helms two episodes), propulsive pace that mitigates some of the narrative wheel-spinning, and most of all Law and Bateman’s brilliantly cast brother act. —Judy Berman, Time, 7 Sep. 2025

The musical’s propulsive rock score and frenzied choreography reflects the teens’ inner turmoil. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin prōpulsus, past participle of prōpellere "to push or thrust forward, compel to go onward" + -ive — more at propel

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for propulsive

• compulsive
• convulsive
• expulsive
• impulsive
• repulsive
• electroconvulsive