high-energy

adjective

high-en·​er·​gy ˈhī-ˈe-nər-jē 

1

a

: having such speed and kinetic energy as to exhibit relativistic departure from classical laws of motion

—used especially of elementary particles whose velocity has been imparted by an accelerator

b

: of or relating to high-energy particles

2

: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis

Examples of high-energy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, one of her most beloved tracks has been reimagined into a high-energy dance anthem, and fans are clearly responding to the update. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The Heat dancers perform before games and at halftime with high-energy choreography and music ranging from hip-hop to pop to salsa. —Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025

Mumford, 38, played the tambourine and joined in for the song's high-energy ending. —Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Between catchy musical numbers and high-energy dance breaks, the film delivers a timely message: showing up as your full self is the key to connection. —Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for high-energy

• bioenergy
• energy

Medical Definition

high-energy

adjective

: yielding a relatively large amount of energy when undergoing hydrolysis

high-energy phosphate bonds in ATP