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HIGH-OCTANE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does high-octane mean? 

HIGH-OCTANE (adjective)
  The adjective HIGH-OCTANE has 2 senses:

1. used of gasoline; having a high octane numberplay

2. vigorously energetic or forcefulplay

  Familiarity information: HIGH-OCTANE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


HIGH-OCTANE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Used of gasoline; having a high octane number

Similar:

efficient (being effective without wasting time or effort or expense)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Vigorously energetic or forceful

Synonyms:

high-energy; high-octane; high-power; high-powered; high-voltage

Context example:

a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur

Similar:

dynamic; dynamical (characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality)


 Context examples 


While you have the high-octane planet Mars behind you in January, make your list, check it twice, and go after what you want with great enthusiasm.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

This turn to direct orbit will give Uranus high-octane energy and power.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)



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