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HIGH-VOLTAGE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Vigorously energetic or forceful
Example:
a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur
Synonyms:
high-energy; high-octane; high-power; high-powered; high-voltage
Classified under:
Similar:
dynamic; dynamical (characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Operating on or powered by a high voltage
Example:
a high-voltage generator
Synonyms:
high-potential; high-voltage
Classified under:
Similar:
high-tension (subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage)