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

In fact, on red carpets around the globe, A-listers kept up the momentum all week long, choosing architectural designs with textural, high-impact finishes. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026

Game 2 hero Jackson Chourio capped his high-impact series by driving in Mitchell to become the Brewers’ career leader in postseason RBIs at just 22 years old. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Under his leadership, Aii has mobilized brands, manufacturers, and financiers to fund and scale high-impact environmental solutions, including their $250m Fashion Climate Fund, set to unlock over $2B in climate capital. — Lewis Perkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

At the other end are high-impact or difficult-to-reverse decisions where human judgment and approval should remain essential. — Jayasri Ranganathan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above