# supercharged

/ˌsupɝˈtʃɑɹdʒd/ (US) · /sˈuːpətʃˌɑːdʒd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/supercharged
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

extremely powerful, fast, or full of energy. You use this to describe things that have been made much more intense or effective than usual.

For teachers: characterised by an intense, heightened, or extreme level of power, speed, or energy. Often used metaphorically to describe economic growth or emotional states.

## Examples

- The new engine makes the car supercharged.
- The economy is currently supercharged by a surge in consumer spending and low interest rates.
- The protagonist's supercharged ambition drives the narrative, as he risks everything to achieve a level of success that others find impossible to maintain.

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