adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a relatively high voltage.

   "a high-tension power cable"

2. 2
   Having or undergoing a great degree of tension, very taut.

   "a high-tension rope"

3. 3
   Very tense; stressful. figuratively

   "a high-tension meeting"

Adjective

1. 1
   subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

authoritativechargedcogentdynamiceffectiveelectrified

Antonyms

All antonyms

low-tension

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