English words starting with H

(of some animals) to spend the winter in a state like deep sleep

(of an animal) spending the winter in a dormant state

the state of spending the winter in a deep sleep, as some animals do.

A plant of the mallow family, often with large, brightly colored, trumpet-shaped flowers.

a sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and throat, causing a sharp intake of breath that is stopped by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a characteristic sound.

An unsophisticated, provincial person, especially one from a rural area.

a temporary red mark on the skin, especially one caused by sucking or kissing.

a north american tree of the walnut family that produces tough, heavy wood and edible nuts.

(of food, especially meat) cured or flavored by exposure to smoke from burning hickory wood.

a member of the lower nobility in spain.

Kept out of sight; concealed.

A small camera that is concealed or disguised to record people without their knowledge.

The state or quality of being hidden, concealed, or not easily perceived.

To put or keep out of sight; to conceal

a children's game in which one player covers their eyes and counts while the others hide, and then the first player tries to find those who are hiding.

a place where someone goes to be alone or to hide from other people

Having rigidly traditional or narrow attitudes, resistant to change.

Extremely ugly or frightening in appearance.

In a way that is extremely ugly, unpleasant, or shocking.

The quality or state of being extremely ugly or unpleasant to look at.

A place where someone goes to hide or to be alone, especially to avoid being found by the police or other people.

A place where someone can hide or where something is hidden; a hiding place.

The state of being hidden or concealed.

To go quickly; to hasten.

A person who holds a high position in a hierarchy, especially in a religious organization.

relating to or arranged in a hierarchy; having the structure of a hierarchy.

arranged in a hierarchy; relating to or characteristic of a hierarchy.

arranged in a system where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

in a way that is arranged according to the relative importance or power of people or things

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

Of or concerning priests, especially in ancient Egypt.

a picture or symbol of an object, representing a word, syllable, or sound, especially as used in ancient egyptian and other writing systems.

relating to or written in hieroglyphs

Having a great vertical extent; measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top.

having a high level of natural intelligence or talent.

(of a person) performing or achieving at a level that is significantly above average or standard.

occurring at or relating to a high elevation, especially in the atmosphere

Art forms, such as painting, sculpture, or classical music, that are considered to have serious artistic value and to require a high level of education or cultural knowledge to be fully appreciated.

(of a vowel sound) made with the back of the tongue arched towards the soft palate, such as the vowel in 'food'.

having a tall back, especially for support

Relating to or having the capacity to transmit large amounts of data at high speed.

of very high quality or ability

Containing a large number of calories; having a high energy value.

Having the ability to hold or contain a large amount or number.

containing a large amount of carbohydrates

containing a large amount of carbohydrates

Containing a high proportion of carbon; used especially to describe materials, especially steel, or industrial processes that produce significant carbon dioxide emissions.

Belonging to or characteristic of a high social caste, especially within a traditional Hindu social system.

Having a high ceiling or ceilings.

Containing or characterized by a high level of cholesterol in the blood.

of very good quality; expensive and connected with people who have a high social position

(of a piece of clothing) having a collar that is high and fits closely around the neck.

Describing a creative work, especially a film, whose premise or plot is based on a simple, striking, and easily summarized idea.

Having or showing a great difference between the darkest blacks and the lightest whites, or between very different colors.

Involving a large amount of money; expensive.

A region of high, mountainous, or elevated land, often remote or sparsely populated.

A court of law that deals with serious criminal cases and important civil cases, or that is superior to other courts in a particular country or state.

Designating an area or period characterized by a high incidence of criminal activity.

Involving or designed to carry a large flow of electric charge.

involving or characterized by a very high level of sound or noise

(of an insurance plan) requiring the policyholder to pay a specified, relatively high initial amount for medical care before the insurer makes any payments.

Relating to or denoting a high level of detail and clarity in an audio or visual signal, especially in television and video.

Describes a system for reproducing images or sound with very high quality and clarity, showing much more detail than standard systems.

(of a product, service, or job) wanted or needed by a large number of people; very popular or sought after.

Having a high concentration of mass or particles in a given area or volume.

Relating to or characteristic of a desert region at a high altitude.

involving or consisting of a large amount of money; expensive.

Of or relating to a large or strong amount of a substance, especially a medication.

Achieving a high level of productivity with minimal waste of effort or resources.

Relating to or located at a great height above sea level.

Relating to or being products or services that are of the highest quality and often the highest price.

Involving or producing a large amount of energy.

(of a substance or device) capable of exploding with great force and rapidity, used especially in shells and bombs.

Relating to the most expensive, trend-setting, and exclusive sector of the fashion industry, typically created by leading designers.

Containing a large amount of fat

Containing a large amount of dietary fiber.

relating to the reproduction of sound or images with very little distortion or noise

a gesture of celebration or greeting in which two people slap each other's palms with their arms raised.

Designed to allow a large volume of fluid or air to pass through.

(of language or ideas) exaggerated and not practical or sincere

having or showing a lot of ability and a strong desire to succeed

Occurring or appearing very often or many times within a short period.

(of a person with a disability or condition) operating at a near-normal or superior level in some areas of daily life, especially intellectually or socially.

(of an electronic device or system) producing a large amount of amplification or signal output.

Having a very shiny, reflective surface.

of very good quality; superior.

(of a company, market, or economy) experiencing or characterized by a rapid increase in size, value, or importance.

Using power or authority without considering the feelings or wishes of others, in a way that is arrogant and unfair.

The act of using power in an unreasonable way, without considering the opinions or feelings of others.

Involving or presenting a significant risk of danger, injury, or serious negative consequences.

A shoe with a tall, thin heel, typically worn by women.

(of shoes) having high heels

having a powerful or significant effect

Relating to or earning a large amount of money.

involving a lot of strength, energy, or effort; very strong or extreme

(of a loan or savings account) having a rate of interest that is significantly above the average or standard rate.

Having a high score on an intelligence test; very intelligent.

In an obvious, open, or emphatic manner; without restraint or subtlety.

Relating to or situated in regions near the North or South Pole.

involving people who are in important or powerful positions

Involving or characterized by a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle, often involving much spending on pleasure and comfort.

combining elements of both high and low status, style, or quality

requiring a lot of time, money, or effort to look after or keep in good condition

(of a product or business activity) generating a large amount of profit in relation to the cost of sales.

Having a large mass; used especially to describe subatomic particles or celestial objects with a mass significantly greater than a standard reference.

(of a vehicle) having been driven a large number of miles

Having strong moral principles and noble ideals.

The quality of having strong moral principles and noble goals.

Relating to or characteristic of high mountains.

(of a piece of clothing) having a high neckline that covers most or all of the neck.

Requiring or having a great need for special services, care, or resources.

Having a large amount of money, securities, and other valuable assets, typically used to describe individuals or families.

Containing a relatively high proportion of nitrogen.

Designating a vehicle, lane, or facility intended for or restricted to use by a specified minimum number of passengers, typically to reduce traffic congestion or pollution.

Involving or relating to a high degree, level, or rank, especially in a series or system.

producing a large amount of something, especially goods or energy

Receiving or involving a large amount of money as payment or salary.

Providing or involving a large amount of money as payment or salary.

Relating to or involving a high statistical probability or a large proportion.

(of a machine, vehicle, or system) designed to operate or perform at a very high level of efficiency, speed, or capability.