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English words starting with H

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high-performing

adj

Achieving or performing at a high level, especially in comparison to others.

[ˌhaɪ pərˈfɔːr.mɪŋ]

high-pitched

adj

(of a sound) high in frequency or tone

[ˌhaɪ ˈpɪtʃt]

high-poverty

adj

Characterized by a high incidence or concentration of poverty.

[ˌhaɪ ˈpɑːvərti]

high-power

adj

Using or involving a large amount of electrical power or energy.

[ˌhaɪ ˈpaʊər]

high-powered

adj

having a lot of power or energy

[ˌhaɪ ˈpaʊərd]

high-precision

adj

Describing something made or measured with very great accuracy or exactness.

[ˌhaɪ prɪˈsɪʒ.ən]

high-pressure

adj

involving or withstanding a great physical force per unit area.

[ˌhaɪ ˈpreʃ.ɚ]

high-price

adj

costing a lot of money; expensive

[ˌhaɪ ˈpraɪs]

high-priced

adj

costing a lot of money; expensive

[ˌhaɪ ˈpraɪst]

high-priority

adj

Designated as more important than other items or tasks.

[ˌhaɪ praɪˈɔːrəti]

high-profile

adj

attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public and the media

[ˌhaɪ ˈproʊfaɪl]

high-profit

adj

Generating or involving a large amount of profit.

[ˌhaɪ ˈprɑːfɪt]

high-protein

adj

Containing a large amount of protein.

[ˌhaɪ ˈproʊtiːn]

high-quality

adj

Of a very good standard; excellent and well-made.

[ˌhaɪ ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i]

high-ranking

adj

Having a high or important position within an organization or hierarchy.

[ˌhaɪ ˈræŋkɪŋ]

high-rate

adj

having a high rate, frequency, or level

[ˌhaɪ ˈreɪt]

high-rated

adj

Having received a high rating or score; considered to be of very good quality.

[ˌhaɪ ˈreɪtɪd]

high-redshift

n

A large displacement of the spectral lines of an astronomical object towards longer (redder) wavelengths, indicating that the object is moving away from the observer at a high velocity, typically due to the expansion of the universe and implying a great cosmological distance.

[ˌhaɪ ˈredʃɪft]

high-rent

adj

(of a property, area, or lifestyle) requiring or involving the payment of a large amount of rent; expensive.

[ˌhaɪ ˈrent]

high-resolution

adj

(of an image, display, or device) producing or showing a very clear and detailed picture with a large number of pixels or dots per unit area.

[ˌhaɪ ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən]

high-rise

adj

(of a building) having many storeys; tall

[ˈhaɪ raɪz]

high-risk

adj

involving a high level of danger or the possibility of failure or loss

[ˌhaɪ ˈrɪsk]

high-rolling

adj

Spending or gambling large amounts of money in a showy way.

[ˌhaɪ ˈroʊ.lɪŋ]

high-salaried

adj

Receiving or involving a high salary.

[ˌhaɪ ˈsælərid]

high-school-age

adj

Of or relating to the typical age of a student attending high school.

[ˌhaɪ skul ˈeɪdʒ]

high-schooler

n

A student who attends high school.

[ˈhaɪ skuːlər]

high-scoring

adj

Achieving or involving a high number of points, goals, or marks.

[ˌhaɪ ˈskɔːrɪŋ]

high-seas

n

The open ocean, especially that part which is not under the jurisdiction of any single country.

[ˌhaɪ ˈsiːz]

high-season

n

The period of the year when a tourist destination, resort, or service is most popular and therefore most expensive.

[ˈhaɪ ˌsiːzn̩]

high-security

adj

Designed or intended to provide a very high level of protection against unauthorized access, attack, or escape.

[ˌhaɪ səˈkjʊrɪti]

high-sensitivity

adj

Having a high degree of sensitivity; especially designed to detect or respond to very small changes, signals, or amounts.

[ˌhaɪ ˌsen.səˌtɪv.ɪ.t̬i]

high-sided

adj

(of a vehicle) having a high center of gravity relative to its track width, making it prone to rolling over.

[ˌhaɪ ˈsaɪdɪd]

high-skill

adj

requiring or involving a high level of ability, training, or expertise

[ˌhaɪ ˈskɪl]

high-skilled

adj

Having or requiring a high level of skill, training, or expertise.

[ˌhaɪ ˈskɪld]

high-society

adj

of, relating to, or characteristic of wealthy, fashionable, and socially prominent people

[ˌhaɪ səˈsaɪəti]

high-sounding

adj

(of language) intended to sound important or impressive, but often not sincere or meaningful.

[ˌhaɪ ˈsaʊndɪŋ]

high-speed

adj

operating, moving, or functioning at a very high speed

[ˌhaɪ ˈspiːd]

high-spending

adj

Spending or involving large amounts of money.

[ˌhaɪ ˈspendɪŋ]

high-spirited

adj

full of energy and enthusiasm; lively and cheerful.

[ˌhaɪ ˈspɪrɪt̬ɪd]

high-stakes

adj

Involving the possibility of great loss or serious consequences if the outcome is unsuccessful.

[ˌhaɪˈsteɪks]

high-status

adj

Having or conferring a high level of prestige, importance, or social standing.

[ˌhaɪ ˈsteɪtəs]

high-stepping

adj

(especially of a horse) lifting the feet high off the ground when walking or trotting.

[ˌhaɪ ˈstep.ɪŋ]

high-strength

adj

Having great physical strength or durability; able to withstand stress or force.

[ˌhaɪ ˈstreŋθ]

high-stress

adj

Involving or causing a lot of pressure, tension, or anxiety.

[ˌhaɪ ˈstres]

high-strung

adj

very nervous and easily upset

[ˌhaɪ ˈstrʌŋ]

high-style

adj

Characterized by sophisticated, elegant, or fashionable quality; of a superior or luxurious kind.

[ˌhaɪ ˈstaɪl]

high-sugar

adj

Containing a large amount of sugar.

[ˌhaɪ ˈʃʊɡər]

high-sulfur

adj

Containing a high proportion of sulfur.

[ˌhaɪ ˈsʌlfər]

high-tailed

adj

(especially of an animal) moving or leaving quickly, often with the tail raised or held high.

[ˌhaɪˈteɪld]

high-tax

adj

Characterized by or subject to high levels of taxation.

[ˌhaɪ ˈtæks]

high-tech

adj

employing or involving advanced and sophisticated technology, especially electronic or digital devices and systems.

[ˌhaɪ ˈtek]

high-technology

n

The application of the most advanced machines and methods, especially those involving computers and electronics.

[ˌhaɪ tekˈnɑːlədʒi]

high-temperature

adj

involving or designed to withstand very high temperatures

[ˌhaɪ ˈtem.prə.tʃɚ]

high-tensile

adj

(of a material, especially steel) having great resistance to tension; able to withstand great pulling force without breaking.

[ˌhaɪ ˈten.səl]

high-tension

adj

Involving or subjected to high voltage.

[ˌhaɪ ˈten.ʃən]

high-throughput

adj

Relating to or involving the processing of large amounts of material or data at high speed.

[ˌhaɪˈθruːpʊt]

high-ticket

adj

Relating to or being an expensive item or service, typically one that is high in price and often considered a luxury or major purchase.

[ˌhaɪ ˈtɪkɪt]

high-tide

n

The time when the sea reaches its highest level on the land.

[ˈhaɪ ˌtaɪd]

high-toned

adj

having a high moral or intellectual quality; refined or dignified.

[ˌhaɪ ˈtoʊnd]

high-top

adj

(of a shoe, especially a sports shoe) having a high upper part that covers the ankle.

[ˈhaɪ tɑːp]

high-traffic

adj

Describing a place, road, or website that is used or visited by a large number of people or vehicles.

[ˌhaɪ ˈtræfɪk]

high-up

n

A person who has a very important or powerful position in an organization or society.

[ˌhaɪ ˈʌp]

high-value

adj

Having great monetary or material worth

[ˌhaɪ ˈvæljuː]

high-velocity

adj

moving or operating at a very high speed

[ˌhaɪ vəˈlɑːsəti]

high-visibility

adj

(of clothing or material) designed to be easily seen, especially in poor light, typically by being fluorescent or reflective.

[ˌhaɪ ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti]

high-voltage

adj

Involving or using a high voltage of electricity.

[ˌhaɪ ˈvoʊltɪdʒ]

high-volume

adj

involving or producing a large amount or quantity of something, especially in business or manufacturing.

[ˌhaɪ ˈvɑːl.jəm]

high-wage

adj

Relating to or characterized by a high level of pay or salary.

[ˌhaɪ ˈweɪdʒ]

high-waisted

adj

(of a skirt, trousers, or other garment) cut so as to fit or fasten around the upper part of the waist or above the natural waistline.

[ˌhaɪ ˈweɪstɪd]

high-walled

adj

Having high walls

[ˌhaɪˈwɑːld]

high-water

adj

Relating to or marking the highest level reached by a body of water, especially a tide or a river in flood.

[ˌhaɪ ˈwɔːtər]

high-wattage

adj

Using or involving a large amount of electrical power.

[ˌhaɪ ˈwɑːtɪdʒ]

high-wire

n

a tightly stretched wire or cable high above the ground, on which acrobats perform.

[ˈhaɪˌwaɪər]

high-yield

adj

(of an investment) producing a high level of income or profit.

[ˌhaɪ ˈjiːld]

high-yielding

adj

Producing a large amount of agricultural or financial return.

[ˌhaɪ ˈjildɪŋ]

highball

n

a drink consisting of an alcoholic spirit, especially whisky, and a mixer such as soda water, served with ice in a tall glass.

[ˈhaɪbɔːl]

highborn

adj

Belonging to the aristocracy or nobility by birth.

[ˈhaɪbɔːrn]

highboy

n

a tall chest of drawers, typically in two sections with the lower one slightly wider and often supported on legs.

[ˈhaɪbɔɪ]

highbrow

adj

interested in serious art, literature, or ideas, and often considered to be superior or intellectual

[ˈhaɪbraʊ]

highchair

n

A tall chair for a young child to sit in at mealtimes, typically having a tray and long legs.

[ˈhaɪtʃer]

higher-cost

adj

Involving a greater amount of money to purchase, produce, or maintain.

[ˌhaɪ.ər ˈkɔːst]

higher-density

adj

having a greater amount of mass or number of units per unit of volume or area

[ˌhaɪər ˈden.sə.t̬i]

higher-dimensional

adj

Having or involving more than three dimensions of space.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ.dɪˈmen.ʃən.əl]

higher-education

n

Education provided by universities, colleges, and other institutions that award academic degrees.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən]

higher-end

adj

Relating to or being the more expensive, sophisticated, or high-quality part of a range of products or services.

[ˌhaɪər ˈend]

higher-energy

adj

Relating to or possessing a greater amount of energy

[ˌhaɪər ˈenərdʒi]

higher-fat

adj

Containing a greater proportion of fat compared to a standard or alternative version.

[ˌhaɪ.ər ˈfæt]

higher-income

adj

Relating to or earning a relatively large amount of money.

[ˌhaɪər ˈɪŋkʌm]

higher-level

adj

Relating to or being at a more advanced, complex, or important stage or rank.

[ˌhaɪ.ərˈlev.əl]

higher-margin

adj

(of a product, service, or business activity) generating a relatively greater amount of profit per unit of sale

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ ˈmɑːr.dʒɪn]

higher-order

adj

Involving or relating to a more advanced or complex level of thinking, function, or organization.

[ˌhaɪər ˈɔːrdər]

higher-paid

adj

Receiving or involving a greater amount of money as payment for work.

[ˌhaɪ.ər ˈpeɪd]

higher-paying

adj

Providing or involving a larger amount of money as wages or salary.

[ˈhaɪər ˈpeɪɪŋ]

higher-priced

adj

costing more money than something else

[ˌhaɪər ˈpraɪst]

higher-profile

adj

Receiving more attention from the public or media; more prominent or conspicuous.

[ˌhaɪ.ər ˈproʊ.faɪl]

higher-quality

adj

Of a better standard or grade than something else; superior in quality.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ ˈkwɑː.lə.t̬i]

higher-ranking

adj

Having a higher position or more senior status in an organization, especially in the military or a similar hierarchy.

[ˌhaɪər ˈræŋkɪŋ]

higher-resolution

adj

Having or producing a greater number of pixels or a finer level of detail in an image, display, or measurement.

[ˌhaɪər ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən]

higher-risk

adj

Involving a greater chance of danger, loss, or failure than is usual or average.

[ˈhaɪər rɪsk]

higher-skilled

adj

Having a greater level of skill, training, or expertise.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚˈskɪld]

higher-speed

adj

Designed for or operating at a greater velocity than normal.

[ˈhaɪər spiːd]

higher-tech

adj

Involving or using more advanced or sophisticated technology than what is standard or traditional.

[ˌhaɪ.ər ˈtek]

higher-than-average

adj

Greater than what is typical or usual; above the normal level.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ.ðənˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ]

higher-than-expected

adj

Used to describe an amount, level, or value that is greater than was predicted or anticipated.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ ðən ɪkˈspek.tɪd]

higher-than-normal

adj

Greater or more intense than what is usual, average, or expected.

[ˌhaɪ.ɚ ðən ˈnɔːr.məl]

higher-up

n

a person who holds a senior position in an organization or has a higher rank than you

[ˌhaɪər ˈʌp]

highest-energy

adj

of or relating to the greatest amount of energy, especially in physics

[ˈhaɪəst ˈenərdʒi]

highest-grossing

adj

Earning the most money, especially in relation to films, shows, or other commercial products.

[ˌhaɪɪst ˈɡroʊsɪŋ]

highest-level

adj

of the greatest importance, rank, or degree; most advanced or complex.

[ˌhaɪəst ˈlevl]

highest-paid

adj

receiving the largest amount of money for work done

[ˌhaɪəst ˈpeɪd]

highest-paying

adj

providing the largest amount of money as wages or salary

[ˈhaɪəst ˈpeɪɪŋ]

highest-priced

adj

having the greatest cost or monetary value among a group.

[ˌhaɪəst ˈpraɪst]

highest-priority

adj

Of the greatest importance or urgency, requiring attention before anything else.

[ˌhaɪɪst praɪˈɔːrəti]

highest-profile

adj

Receiving the most public attention or being the most prominent.

[ˈhaɪəst ˈproʊfaɪl]

highest-quality

adj

of the best possible standard or grade; superior to all others in quality.

[ˌhaɪəst ˈkwɑːləti]

highest-ranked

adj

having the highest position in a list, competition, or system of classification

[ˌhaɪəst ˈræŋkt]

highest-ranking

adj

having the highest position or status in a particular group or organization

[ˌhaɪəst ˈræŋkɪŋ]

highest-rated

adj

having received the best or most favorable evaluations or rankings

[ˌhaɪəst ˈreɪtɪd]

highest-risk

adj

involving the greatest possibility of danger, loss, or failure

[ˌhaɪɪst ˈrɪsk]

highest-scoring

adj

Having achieved the greatest number of points, goals, or runs in a competition or game.

[ˌhaɪəst ˈskɔrɪŋ]
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