Supercharged: meaning, definitions and examples

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supercharged

 

[ ˈsuːpərˌtʃɑːrdʒd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

increased power

Supercharged refers to something that has been enhanced or boosted significantly beyond its normal capacity. This term is often used in the context of engines or performance but can also apply metaphorically to describe anything that has been energized or made more effective.

Synonyms

amplified, boosted, enhanced, turbocharged

Examples of usage

  • The new model features a supercharged engine for faster acceleration.
  • Her supercharged motivation helped her complete the marathon.
  • The software update came with supercharged features that improved user experience.
  • The athlete's supercharged performance surprised everyone at the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "supercharged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supercarregado

🇮🇳 सुपरचार्ज्ड

🇩🇪 supergeladen

🇮🇩 supercharged

🇺🇦 суперзаряджений

🇵🇱 superładowany

🇯🇵 スーパーチャージド

🇫🇷 suralimenté

🇪🇸 sobrealimentado

🇹🇷 süper şarjlı

🇰🇷 슈퍼차지드

🇸🇦 معزز بشكل فائق

🇨🇿 supernabíjený

🇸🇰 supernabíjaný

🇨🇳 超级充电的

🇸🇮 supernapolnjen

🇮🇸 yfirhlaðinn

🇰🇿 суперзарядталған

🇬🇪 სუპერჩართული

🇦🇿 supercharged

🇲🇽 sobrealimentado

Word origin

The term 'supercharged' originated from the automotive industry, where it describes a method of forcing more air into the combustion chamber of an engine than would otherwise be possible through the normal atmospheric pressure alone. This represents a technique employed in supercharging engines to improve overall performance and efficiency. Over time, the term evolved from its mechanical roots into a broader metaphorical usage, signifying anything made more powerful or effective than usual. The prefix 'super-' indicates an added level or a superior quality, while 'charged' refers to being filled or energized. The combination signifies both enhancement and increased capability. In modern parlance, 'supercharged' is commonly applied beyond mechanical contexts to describe enhanced capabilities in various areas such as personal motivation, digital technologies, and even in marketing to emphasize exceptional aspects.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,370 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.