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—
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The Santa Cruz has always been practical and sprightly to drive, with its 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, but it’s never gotten as much attion as the Maverick.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The concept powertrain consisted of a mid-mounted turbocharged four-cylinder mill with a plug-in hybrid system that combined to generate 591 horses, which was 200 hp more than was produced by the i8’s setup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024
No matter what your lifestyle, the 2024 Seltos delivers a very capable driving experience with a powerful 1.6L turbocharged 4 cylinder engine that has 195 horsepower (HP) and 195 lb.-ft. of torque bolted to an 8 speed automatic transmission.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
Coming after the series high of 2018’s Fallout, in which McQuarrie found an ideal balance of story, character and turbocharged spectacle, this aspect of the film, it must be acknowledged, is disappointing.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2023
Subaru's leather-laden Legacy LSi would be just the ticket, but no turbocharged engine is offered in that model.
—John Phillips, Car and Driver, 13 June 2023
The Centauro’s 520-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine allows the 26-ton vehicle to roll down roads at a spritely 67 miles per hour.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2023
Psychedelic disco-rock meets turbocharged gypsy jazz as trumpets soar over cozy chord progressions and swinging drums.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 May 2023
The base powertrain, a turbocharged and electrically supercharged 3.0-liter I-6 that makes 355 horses, carries over and is shared with various other Rover models.
—Greg Pajo, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2023
Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The concept powertrain consisted of a mid-mounted turbocharged four-cylinder mill with a plug-in hybrid system that combined to generate 591 horses, which was 200 hp more than was produced by the i8’s setup.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2024
No matter what your lifestyle, the 2024 Seltos delivers a very capable driving experience with a powerful 1.6L turbocharged 4 cylinder engine that has 195 horsepower (HP) and 195 lb.-ft. of torque bolted to an 8 speed automatic transmission.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2024
Coming after the series high of 2018’s Fallout, in which McQuarrie found an ideal balance of story, character and turbocharged spectacle, this aspect of the film, it must be acknowledged, is disappointing.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2023
Subaru's leather-laden Legacy LSi would be just the ticket, but no turbocharged engine is offered in that model.
—John Phillips, Car and Driver, 13 June 2023
The Centauro’s 520-horsepower turbocharged diesel engine allows the 26-ton vehicle to roll down roads at a spritely 67 miles per hour.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2023
Psychedelic disco-rock meets turbocharged gypsy jazz as trumpets soar over cozy chord progressions and swinging drums.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 May 2023
The base powertrain, a turbocharged and electrically supercharged 3.0-liter I-6 that makes 355 horses, carries over and is shared with various other Rover models.
—Greg Pajo, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2023
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“Turbocharged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharged. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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