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’s worse, the countdown clock that gave Braun’s screenplay its propulsive feel becomes almost meaningless onscreen. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Dallas Caton’s bass-heavy production lays the foundation for the frantic and propulsive record. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Energetic and propulsive, their live shows are nothing short of memorable. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Colorado trio Prairiewolf operates in both these realms, creating limpid yet propulsive instrumental music that faces the stars while remaining focused on doings on the ground. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 17 July 2026

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