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

The agreement with Kyoto Fusioneering will expand existing work on next-generation gyrotrons — devices that generate high-power microwaves used to heat the plasma. — Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Limiting electric boost primarily to these high-power phases reduces the amount of battery capacity—and battery weight—the aircraft must carry. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

The 76ers have the most wins in the NBA entering Friday, and their high-powered starting five has jelled quickly to form an undeniable title contender. — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

They’re best used in larger spaces, especially if the heater is high-powered. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 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