Synonyms:
pressing, urgent
Meaning: compelling immediate action; "too pressing to permit of longer delay"; "the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!'"; "bridges in urgent need of repair"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
press, pressure, pressing
Meaning: the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
Usage examples
"Very pressing.
He has always been pressing us to come."
"Oh, yes, yes, it must be!" said Mitya, pressing her in his arms.
Once they caught sight of fingers pressing outward for a way of escape.
'It's very important and pressing business, which can't be postponed on any account.
Tom could see her pressing her cheek to the horse's nose, stroking its head and neck.
Noakes leaned forward, pressing his temples; then sat erect and turned his face toward her.
"Yes, Sir Ethelred," said the Assistant Commissioner, pressing deferentially the extended hand.
He put these thoughts from his mind until the time came, and decided to tackle what was most pressing.
"Dear lady," said the peasant girl, pressing Marianna's hand to her lips, "how sweet and kind thou art!