high-powered

American  

[hahy-pou-erd] / ˈhaɪˈpaʊ ərd /

adjective

1. extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable.

   high-powered executives.

2. of a forceful and driving character.

   high-powered selling techniques.

3. capable of a high degree of magnification.

   a high-powered microscope.

4. very powerful.

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high-powered British  

adjective

1. (of an optical instrument or lens) having a high magnification

   a high-powered telescope

2. dynamic and energetic; highly capable

3. possessing great strength, power, etc

   a high-powered engine

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Etymology

Origin of high-powered

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

County public defender’s office after high-powered defense counsel Alan Jackson stepped down from the case Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking at the event Wednesday, Barger suggested capping attorneys fees — acknowledging that some high-powered attorneys in the room were involved in the county’s litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

A high-powered laser pulse then inscribes these minuscule voxels into square glass plates that are roughly the size of a CD.

From Barron's

The high-powered Munich meeting of government leaders, diplomats, defence and intelligence chiefs comes shortly before Russia's full-scale war on Ukraine is set to enter its fifth gruelling year.

From Barron's

He now brags that his daughter has a “high-powered direct report” assisting her at work.

From The Wall Street Journal