designing meaning and definition

DESIGNING noun

Definition of designing (noun)

1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
   • "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"
   • synonyms: design

DESIGNING adjective

Definition of designing (adjective)

1. concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest
   • "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill; "a scheming wife"; "a scheming gold digger"
   • synonyms: scheming