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

Teyana Taylor cited the complicated, controversial Shakur as a touchstone for her performance as Perfidia Beverly Hills in Paul Thomas Anderson’s tense, propulsive, and heartfelt One Battle After Another. —Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025

Still, the director’s undeniable flair for gleefully excessive mayhem and propulsive pacing will more than satisfy those who loved its predecessor. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025

Adapted by Raicek from her play Vertebrae, Night Float is described as a propulsive exploration of desire and power, obsession and betrayal set against the dark underworld of New York City. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025

Two minutes after that, the booster performed a propulsive touchdown, landing vertically on Jacklyn, which was named after company founder Jeff Bezos' mom. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Nov. 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