high-powered

[ hahy-pou-erd ]

adjective

1. extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable:

   high-powered executives.

2. of a forceful and driving character:

   high-powered selling techniques.

3. capable of a high degree of magnification:

   a high-powered microscope.

4. very powerful.

high-powered

adjective

1. (of an optical instrument or lens) having a high magnification

   a high-powered telescope

2. dynamic and energetic; highly capable
3. possessing great strength, power, etc

   a high-powered engine

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-powered¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

It cost several thousand dollars and a high-powered former district attorney to get the charges dropped.

From The Daily Beast

Like any high-powered attorney who charges $100,000 for a retainer, Bolt always seems to be one step ahead of the competition.

From The Daily Beast

These are high-powered jobs, which require security clearances, and that were once reserved for men—straight men, at that.

From The Daily Beast

That high-powered professional men have illicit affairs is not an uncommon occurrence anywhere in the world.

From The Daily Beast

Wilkinson: You have a sense of a man who came from the suburbs and is now mixing with high-powered hustlers and businessmen.

From The Daily Beast

He was hurrying down the walk in front, and I watched until he got into a motor-car—a high-powered roadster.

From Project Gutenberg

When its owner purred out in his high-powered little car, Henry drew a long breath and began in earnest.

From Project Gutenberg

The small bullets of the high-powered rifle either killed or harmed but little.

From Project Gutenberg

The small high-powered onions, on the other hand, are easily cultivated.

From Project Gutenberg

A high-powered grey touring car came by, travelling at a great pace.

From Project Gutenberg