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⚡ Very energetic ⛽ Strong gasoline
high-octane

high-octane

3 6.8
Full of strong energy and excitement
  • adjective
  • /haɪ ˈɑkˌteɪn/
translation icon : de alta energía
  • Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis will be players to watch as the two high-octane guards begin their first full season together in Milwaukee's backcourt.
  • high-octane offense
  • high-octane stunts
  • high-octane performance

And it was high, high, high, high pace, high octane sort of action that lasted seconds.

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Examples

  • And it was high, high, high, high pace, high octane sort of action that lasted seconds.

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  • Has that Liverpool energy rock'n'roll football, high octane football disappeared now and left them forever?

  • Welcome back, high-octane offense.

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  • The action movie featured a high-octane chase scene that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

  • His high-octane performances have made him a favorite among fans of extreme sports.

  • The concert last night was filled with high-octane energy that energized the entire crowd.

Synonyms

energetic
vshigh-octane
93 1.6

Full of energy and active

is stronger and more intense in force and dynamism
fiery
vshigh-octane
64 3.5

Full of strong, often angry feelings

is about vigorous, driving energy rather than emotional heat
explosive
vshigh-octane
60 4.4

A sudden very loud sound or action that startles people

is energetic over time rather than only sudden bursts
high-powered
vshigh-octane
45 4.4

Very strong and effective for machines, people, or actions

focuses more on energetic force than on authority or influence
hyper
vshigh-octane
37 4.2

Feeling very energetic and unable to sit still

is less about excess and more about forceful dynamism
frenetic
vshigh-octane
15 7.6

Very fast and energetic in a wild, uncontrolled way

is similar but usually more controlled and purposefully forceful
go-go
vshigh-octane
  • Archaic
11 6.6

Full of energy and fast activity

is more powerfully forceful rather than merely fast and lively
high-energy
vshigh-octane
9 3.7

Very active and full of strong, lively energy

is slightly more about sudden high impact energy
high-spirited
vshigh-octane
6 3.9

Full of energy and excitement

is more about forceful intensity than cheerful excitement
high-voltage
vshigh-octane
1 5.2

A person or event that is very exciting and full of energy

is the same energy but with more direct driving power
turbocharged
vshigh-octane
1 5.7

Extremely energetic and powerful, making things much more effective

is similar but emphasizes raw immediate dynamism
hyperenergetic
vshigh-octane
7.5

Very active and moving around a lot

is similar but focuses more on forceful, dynamic effect

Antonyms

lethargic
15 5.3

Being very tired and slow with little interest or energy

low-powered
1 3.7

A device or signal that uses little energy and is not very strong

How Energetic

high-octane
3 6.8
lively
111 1.3
energetic
93 1.6

Surface Forms

high-octane positive

Morphology

high-octane = high + octane (semi-transparent) = high + octane

The phrase is a compound of 'high' + 'octane' but the adjectival sense 'very energetic' is a metaphorical extension from the fuel property, so knowledge of components helps but does not directly yield the figurative meaning.

Etymology

High-octane comes from car fuel: octane is a part of gasoline that gives a lot of power, and high- means 'more'. So when we call something high-octane we mean it is very energetic, forceful, or exciting.