high-powered

adjective

high-pow·​ered ˈhī-ˈpau̇(-ə)rd 

variants or less commonly high-power

ˈhī-ˈpau̇(-ə)r 

1

: having great drive, energy, or capacity : dynamic

a high-powered executive

2

: having or conferring great influence

a high-powered job

Examples of high-powered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While large renewable energy plants are being run in various parts of the world, energy generated through wind and solar energy cannot be used to drive high-power applications. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Furthermore, the report highlights electronic warfare, such as jamming, in addition to lasers or high-power microwaves meant to blind or damage satellite sensors. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

The evidence, which proves there is probable cause to proceed to trial, shows that Robinson fired a high-power rifle into the crowd of people Kirk was talking to at the university, McBride argued. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for high-powered

• disempowered
• overpowered
• cowered
• floured
• flowered
• froward
• glowered
• powered
• scoured
• showered
• soured
• towered