HIGH-VOLTAGE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

high-voltage

adjective

Definition of high-voltage

as in dynamic

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Recent Examples of high-voltage The grounding equipment was necessary because the idle Mesa-Sylmar line ran parallel to 12 energized high-voltage lines, creating the danger of induction. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 His home could soon sit right next to one of the 200-foot-high-voltage transmission towers. — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Luckily, this driver kept their head, driving straight to the Tremont fire station where the high-voltage battery immediately burst into flames, Bangor Daily News reported. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 12 Aug. 2026 To break hard, subterranean rock, Eden lowers large electrodes into the ground and sends high-voltage electric pulses between them. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high-voltage

Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-voltage

Adjective

Their dynamic guys outside looked scary and like Oregon is going to be more explosive this year than in 2025.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Each one of her novels presents a different setting and dynamic, but her oeuvre is unified by careful thought, sharp style, and an uncanny ability to make the pages want to turn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

As someone who loved the fluid locomotion and kinetic spectacle of Marvel’s Spider-Man, my expectations were high.

— Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Others practiced a new form of highly kinetic, implicitly aggressive dance which would later be called b-boying, or break dancing.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of kinetic

Adjective

Visually, however, everything was pretty much equally spellbinding — which is the true greatness of this tour.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Not only is Miral a fairytale partner thanks to its spellbinding track record, but the deal involves no financial risk to Disney.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of spellbinding

Adjective

By the end of the fight, an enthralling contest which Taylor won by a somewhat wide 27 points to 3, the crowd was on their feet.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Richet turns the ship into an enthralling character, with its pipes and catwalks and tunnels and tubes, some of which become weaponry.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of enthralling

Adjective

But during the fall, the scenic pathway becomes even more enchanting when accented by colorful foliage.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
For an enchanting drive, take the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway from the Denver area through the forests and neighboring wilderness before ending in adventure basecamp, Estes Park.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of enchanting

Adjective

McQueen proves himself a masterful stylist of the modern blockbuster with this energetic action-thriller.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Colombian folk-pop band is known in the Latin music world for catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics and energetic live shows.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Broad, a lively character on the field during his playing days, then starts talking about personas.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Vendors and growers carry in their selections from different parts of the city and greater New England, making the lively market feel like a center for the region’s resurgence of artisan crafts and family farming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of lively

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