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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Anderson said a lot of traits psychopaths possess are ones "that the corporate environment rewards" and are "incredibly useful in high-powered jobs in the city".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Against one of the worst teams in the Big Ten, USC’s high-powered offense and a clutch pick-6 from cornerback Prophet Brown were enough to survive the defense’s late-down struggles for a fourth consecutive win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
She has a high-powered job and is a wife and mum.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Professional investors have long had access to high-powered computers and algorithmic tools that could sift data, spot market signals and automatically execute trades—sometimes in a matter of milliseconds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Fascinated by it. He used to read endless books. Was a big Star Trek fan. He loved the final frontier. We had several high-powered telescopes too. Still do, in storage out west.”
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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