high-powered
Americanadjective
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extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable.
high-powered executives.
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of a forceful and driving character.
high-powered selling techniques.
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capable of a high degree of magnification.
a high-powered microscope.
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very powerful.
adjective
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(of an optical instrument or lens) having a high magnification
a high-powered telescope
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dynamic and energetic; highly capable
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possessing great strength, power, etc
a high-powered engine
Etymology
Origin of high-powered
First recorded in 1900–05
Vocabulary lists containing high-powered
Example Sentences
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For the high-powered set, wine knowledge can still offer a leg up at work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The White House urgently needs security upgrades to defend against modern threats like drone attacks, missiles, high-powered weapons and cyberattacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare condition during early pregnancy, a study has found.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The investigation is being conducted by Wachtell Lipton, a high-powered New York law firm the NBA has frequently used when attempting to determine off-the-court wrongdoing by team owners, players or referees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
After the high-powered battle of wills reached an unbearable peak of tension, I asked for a candy heart.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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