turbocharged

adjective

tur·​bo·​charged ˈtər-bō-ˌchärjd 

1

: equipped with a turbocharger

2

: supercharged especially with energy, vitality, or tension

… a giant, turbocharged ego that drove him relentlessly.

—Jeff Jarvis

Examples of turbocharged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its turbocharged four-cylinder produces up to 228 horsepower, depending on model year and equipment packages. — ABC News, 10 June 2026

Dell has gaming desktops discounted as well for Memorial Day, and the turbocharged Alienware Area-51 is getting our attention with its slick styling and powerhouse component loadout. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026

Under the hood rests Hyundai’s turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and HTRAC all-wheel drive. — Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 May 2026

The lineup consists of 3 primary models, each available with either the standard 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine, or the optional hybrid powertrain, that typically adds about $3,000 to the base price. — Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for turbocharged

• barged
• charged
• discharged
• enlarged
• recharged
• surcharged
• uncharged
• overcharged
• supercharged
• undischarged