Lexic.us

Definition of Demanding

1. Adjective. Requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill. "A baby can be so demanding"

Definition of Demanding

1. Adjective. Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of demand) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Demanding

1. demand [v] - See also: demand

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demanding

Literary usage of Demanding

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Life of Thomas Jefferson by Henry Stephens Randall (1858)
"... —Cabinet Discussions on demanding Recall of Genet—On an Appeal to the People— On Rules of Neutrality—On convening Congress—Particulars of a Personal ..."

2. Twenty years after by Alexandre Dumas (1878)
"AGAIN A QUEEN Demanding HELP. ATHOS had .not failed to send early to Aramis, and had given his letter to Blaisois, the only serving-man whom he had left . ..."

3. Biennial Report by California Dept. of Agriculture, California State Commission of Horticulture (1901)
"FA CHADBOURNE, Suisun. RESOLUTIONS, REPORTS, ETC. Resolutions Demanding Improved Transportation.—MR. ..."

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