high-impact

adjective

high-im·​pact ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 

sports

: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground

high-impact sports/exercises

a high-impact workout

high-impact wrestling moves

… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …

—Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

compare low-impact

Examples of high-impact in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The role combines high-impact work with predictable hours and less exposure to sales quotas, revenue targets and after-hours emergencies. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Colored denim continues its momentum for the cooler months, shifting from the soft rose tones and sandy neutrals of spring 2026 to high-impact hues, like the cobalt pair seen at Chloé and a vibrant red at Isabel Marant. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

There are fewer female editors reviewing these papers in high-impact journals. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

This remains soft during low-energy movement but stiffens upon high-impact force. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above