Added 9 October 2026 guiding /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about guiding at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Exerting control or influence. a guiding principle Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on. felt his mother's directing arm around him Related Words: guidanceleadingdirectivedirectionalsteeringdirectingconductleadershipdirigentfoundingdirectionsaide Back to today's word