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

The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series. —Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

These potential applications include the analysis of lengthy legal and medical documents, research in high-energy physics, and complex tasks like DNA sequencing, all of which involve making sense of vast datasets where speed and efficiency are critical. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025

Upon entrance, smiling faces and high-energy conversations were flowing. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025

Astronomers have spotted a cosmic explosion of high-energy gamma-rays unlike any ever seen before. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 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