Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with H
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high-performing
adjAchieving or performing at a high level, especially in comparison to others.
high-pitched
adj(of a sound) high in frequency or tone
high-poverty
adjCharacterized by a high incidence or concentration of poverty.
high-power
adjUsing or involving a large amount of electrical power or energy.
high-powered
adjhaving a lot of power or energy
high-precision
adjDescribing something made or measured with very great accuracy or exactness.
high-pressure
adjinvolving or withstanding a great physical force per unit area.
high-price
adjcosting a lot of money; expensive
high-priced
adjcosting a lot of money; expensive
high-priority
adjDesignated as more important than other items or tasks.
high-profile
adjattracting a lot of attention and interest from the public and the media
high-profit
adjGenerating or involving a large amount of profit.
high-protein
adjContaining a large amount of protein.
high-quality
adjOf a very good standard; excellent and well-made.
high-ranking
adjHaving a high or important position within an organization or hierarchy.
high-rate
adjhaving a high rate, frequency, or level
high-rated
adjHaving received a high rating or score; considered to be of very good quality.
high-redshift
nA 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.
high-rent
adj(of a property, area, or lifestyle) requiring or involving the payment of a large amount of rent; expensive.
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.
high-rise
adj(of a building) having many storeys; tall
high-risk
adjinvolving a high level of danger or the possibility of failure or loss
high-rolling
adjSpending or gambling large amounts of money in a showy way.
high-salaried
adjReceiving or involving a high salary.
high-school-age
adjOf or relating to the typical age of a student attending high school.
high-schooler
nA student who attends high school.
high-scoring
adjAchieving or involving a high number of points, goals, or marks.
high-seas
nThe open ocean, especially that part which is not under the jurisdiction of any single country.
high-season
nThe period of the year when a tourist destination, resort, or service is most popular and therefore most expensive.
high-security
adjDesigned or intended to provide a very high level of protection against unauthorized access, attack, or escape.
high-sensitivity
adjHaving a high degree of sensitivity; especially designed to detect or respond to very small changes, signals, or amounts.
high-sided
adj(of a vehicle) having a high center of gravity relative to its track width, making it prone to rolling over.
high-skill
adjrequiring or involving a high level of ability, training, or expertise
high-skilled
adjHaving or requiring a high level of skill, training, or expertise.
high-society
adjof, relating to, or characteristic of wealthy, fashionable, and socially prominent people
high-sounding
adj(of language) intended to sound important or impressive, but often not sincere or meaningful.
high-speed
adjoperating, moving, or functioning at a very high speed
high-spending
adjSpending or involving large amounts of money.
high-spirited
adjfull of energy and enthusiasm; lively and cheerful.
high-stakes
adjInvolving the possibility of great loss or serious consequences if the outcome is unsuccessful.
high-status
adjHaving or conferring a high level of prestige, importance, or social standing.
high-stepping
adj(especially of a horse) lifting the feet high off the ground when walking or trotting.
high-strength
adjHaving great physical strength or durability; able to withstand stress or force.
high-stress
adjInvolving or causing a lot of pressure, tension, or anxiety.
high-strung
adjvery nervous and easily upset
high-style
adjCharacterized by sophisticated, elegant, or fashionable quality; of a superior or luxurious kind.
high-sugar
adjContaining a large amount of sugar.
high-sulfur
adjContaining a high proportion of sulfur.
high-tailed
adj(especially of an animal) moving or leaving quickly, often with the tail raised or held high.
high-tax
adjCharacterized by or subject to high levels of taxation.
high-tech
adjemploying or involving advanced and sophisticated technology, especially electronic or digital devices and systems.
high-technology
nThe application of the most advanced machines and methods, especially those involving computers and electronics.
high-temperature
adjinvolving or designed to withstand very high temperatures
high-tensile
adj(of a material, especially steel) having great resistance to tension; able to withstand great pulling force without breaking.
high-tension
adjInvolving or subjected to high voltage.
high-throughput
adjRelating to or involving the processing of large amounts of material or data at high speed.
high-ticket
adjRelating to or being an expensive item or service, typically one that is high in price and often considered a luxury or major purchase.
high-tide
nThe time when the sea reaches its highest level on the land.
high-toned
adjhaving a high moral or intellectual quality; refined or dignified.
high-top
adj(of a shoe, especially a sports shoe) having a high upper part that covers the ankle.
high-traffic
adjDescribing a place, road, or website that is used or visited by a large number of people or vehicles.
high-up
nA person who has a very important or powerful position in an organization or society.
high-value
adjHaving great monetary or material worth
high-velocity
adjmoving or operating at a very high speed
high-visibility
adj(of clothing or material) designed to be easily seen, especially in poor light, typically by being fluorescent or reflective.
high-voltage
adjInvolving or using a high voltage of electricity.
high-volume
adjinvolving or producing a large amount or quantity of something, especially in business or manufacturing.
high-wage
adjRelating to or characterized by a high level of pay or salary.
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.
high-walled
adjHaving high walls
high-water
adjRelating to or marking the highest level reached by a body of water, especially a tide or a river in flood.
high-wattage
adjUsing or involving a large amount of electrical power.
high-wire
na tightly stretched wire or cable high above the ground, on which acrobats perform.
high-yield
adj(of an investment) producing a high level of income or profit.
high-yielding
adjProducing a large amount of agricultural or financial return.
highball
na drink consisting of an alcoholic spirit, especially whisky, and a mixer such as soda water, served with ice in a tall glass.
highborn
adjBelonging to the aristocracy or nobility by birth.
highboy
na tall chest of drawers, typically in two sections with the lower one slightly wider and often supported on legs.
highbrow
adjinterested in serious art, literature, or ideas, and often considered to be superior or intellectual
highchair
nA tall chair for a young child to sit in at mealtimes, typically having a tray and long legs.
higher-cost
adjInvolving a greater amount of money to purchase, produce, or maintain.
higher-density
adjhaving a greater amount of mass or number of units per unit of volume or area
higher-dimensional
adjHaving or involving more than three dimensions of space.
higher-education
nEducation provided by universities, colleges, and other institutions that award academic degrees.
higher-end
adjRelating to or being the more expensive, sophisticated, or high-quality part of a range of products or services.
higher-energy
adjRelating to or possessing a greater amount of energy
higher-fat
adjContaining a greater proportion of fat compared to a standard or alternative version.
higher-income
adjRelating to or earning a relatively large amount of money.
higher-level
adjRelating to or being at a more advanced, complex, or important stage or rank.
higher-margin
adj(of a product, service, or business activity) generating a relatively greater amount of profit per unit of sale
higher-order
adjInvolving or relating to a more advanced or complex level of thinking, function, or organization.
higher-paid
adjReceiving or involving a greater amount of money as payment for work.
higher-paying
adjProviding or involving a larger amount of money as wages or salary.
higher-priced
adjcosting more money than something else
higher-profile
adjReceiving more attention from the public or media; more prominent or conspicuous.
higher-quality
adjOf a better standard or grade than something else; superior in quality.
higher-ranking
adjHaving a higher position or more senior status in an organization, especially in the military or a similar hierarchy.
higher-resolution
adjHaving or producing a greater number of pixels or a finer level of detail in an image, display, or measurement.
higher-risk
adjInvolving a greater chance of danger, loss, or failure than is usual or average.
higher-skilled
adjHaving a greater level of skill, training, or expertise.
higher-speed
adjDesigned for or operating at a greater velocity than normal.
higher-tech
adjInvolving or using more advanced or sophisticated technology than what is standard or traditional.
higher-than-average
adjGreater than what is typical or usual; above the normal level.
higher-than-expected
adjUsed to describe an amount, level, or value that is greater than was predicted or anticipated.
higher-than-normal
adjGreater or more intense than what is usual, average, or expected.
higher-up
na person who holds a senior position in an organization or has a higher rank than you
highest-energy
adjof or relating to the greatest amount of energy, especially in physics
highest-grossing
adjEarning the most money, especially in relation to films, shows, or other commercial products.
highest-level
adjof the greatest importance, rank, or degree; most advanced or complex.
highest-paid
adjreceiving the largest amount of money for work done
highest-paying
adjproviding the largest amount of money as wages or salary
highest-priced
adjhaving the greatest cost or monetary value among a group.
highest-priority
adjOf the greatest importance or urgency, requiring attention before anything else.
highest-profile
adjReceiving the most public attention or being the most prominent.
highest-quality
adjof the best possible standard or grade; superior to all others in quality.
highest-ranked
adjhaving the highest position in a list, competition, or system of classification
highest-ranking
adjhaving the highest position or status in a particular group or organization
highest-rated
adjhaving received the best or most favorable evaluations or rankings
highest-risk
adjinvolving the greatest possibility of danger, loss, or failure
highest-scoring
adjHaving achieved the greatest number of points, goals, or runs in a competition or game.