Meaning & use
propulsive
Having the power or effect of driving something forward, whether physically or in a lively, energetic way.
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The rocket's propulsive engines pushed it steadily toward orbit.
The song's propulsive drumbeat kept the whole crowd dancing until midnight.
A note on using this word
Propulsive is often used figuratively in music and writing criticism to describe strong forward momentum, not only literal thrust.
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