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- [hahy pou-erd]
- /haɪ ˈpaʊ ərd/
- /haɪ paʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy pou-erd]
- /haɪ ˈpaʊ ərd/
Definitions of high-powered word
- adjective high-powered extremely energetic, dynamic, and capable: high-powered executives. 1
- adjective high-powered of a forceful and driving character: high-powered selling techniques. 1
- adjective high-powered capable of a high degree of magnification: a high-powered microscope. 1
- adjective high-powered very powerful. 1
- adjective high-powered A high-powered machine or piece of equipment is very powerful and efficient. 0
- adjective high-powered Someone who is high-powered or has a high-powered job has a very important and responsible job which requires a lot of ability. 0
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Origin of high-powered
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for High-powered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
high-powered popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for high-powered
adj high-powered
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
- controlling — having or attempting to exert control
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
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