English words starting with H

Connected to or concerning houses or accommodation.

A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling.

To stay in the air in one place

A vehicle that travels over land or water on a cushion of air ejected downwards from its base.

Remaining in one place in the air

in what way or manner; by what means

giving or containing basic instructions or practical advice on a particular subject

a seat, often canopied, for riding on the back of an elephant or camel.

an informal, friendly greeting, especially in the southern and western united states.

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

a short cannon that fires shells at a high angle, used especially for firing over hills or other obstacles.

to make a long, loud, sad sound, especially like a dog or wolf

A very stupid or obvious mistake, especially an embarrassing one in speech or text.

Definition 1: (of a wind) blowing hard and making a lot of noise.

A small coastal sailing vessel, typically single-masted, used especially in the past for carrying cargo or passengers on short voyages.

a girl or woman who behaves in a high-spirited, boisterous, or carefree way.

abbreviation for headquarters

The central and most important part of an area, system, or activity.

Describing a transportation or distribution system in which traffic moves along a number of routes (spokes) that all connect to a central point (hub).

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large crowd of people.

An informal, affectionate, or humorous term for one's husband.

A metal or plastic disk that covers the central part of a vehicle's wheel.

excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

Showing excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogantly overconfident.

To throw or toss something, especially with a quick, jerky motion.

A small, round, edible dark blue or black berry that grows on a shrub in North America.

a person who sells small goods, especially in a loud and aggressive way

to crowd together; to gather closely in a group.

(of a group of people or animals) gathered closely together, typically because of cold or fear.

a colour or a particular shade of a colour

having a color or colors of a specified kind

to breathe out loudly and forcefully, especially to show annoyance or anger.

in an annoyed or offended manner, often showing this by a proud or disdainful attitude.

breathing heavily and audibly, especially as a sign of annoyance, effort, or exhaustion.

easily offended or annoyed; sulky and irritable.

easily offended or annoyed; irritable and quick to take offense.

To put your arms around someone and hold them tightly, usually to show affection.

extremely large in size, amount, or degree

to a very great extent or degree; extremely.

the quality or state of being extremely large in size or extent.

pleasant and inviting to hug; having a soft, warm, or appealing quality that makes one want to hug them or it.

a person who hugs someone or something, especially frequently or enthusiastically.

(present participle) the act of putting one's arms around someone or something tightly, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.

inclined to hug or be physically affectionate; cuddly.

Used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion, or to invite agreement or a reply.

a vocalization representing a negative response, meaning 'no'

a hawaiian dance characterized by rhythmic movement of the hips and gestures with the hands, often telling a story.

a large plastic or wooden hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs, or neck for play or exercise.

A very large, heavy, and often awkward person or thing.

very large, heavy, or clumsy in appearance

the main body of a ship or other vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck but not the masts, engines, and other superstructure.

a very loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting

having had the outer covering or shell removed.

An exclamation used to greet someone or express surprise.

to make a continuous low sound

Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings

Resulting from or produced by the actions of human beings.

Designed or focused on the needs, abilities, and perspectives of human beings.

The complex of physical, chemical, and biotic factors that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival, as considered in relation to human beings.

Created or produced by a human being, as opposed to being created by a machine or occurring naturally.

The quality in a story or report that appeals to people's emotions and curiosity about other people's lives, especially their personal problems and experiences.

Resembling or characteristic of a human being in appearance, behavior, or nature.

Relating to or involving the interaction or combination of human beings and machines, especially computer systems.

Created or produced by people, rather than occurring naturally.

Operated or driven by human physical effort rather than by an engine or external power source.

the department in a company that deals with hiring, training, and supporting employees

the department in a company that deals with hiring, training, and supporting employees

Relating to or of a size, proportion, or complexity that is appropriate or comprehensible to a human being.

A service or field of work designed to meet human needs, especially through social welfare, counseling, or community aid.

Having the size or dimensions of an average human being.

Having a size or scale comparable to that of an average human being.

Involving or occurring between two or more human beings directly, without the use of an intermediary device or animal.

characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion

In a way that shows compassion, kindness, or consideration for others, especially those who are suffering or vulnerable.

the quality of being humane; kindness, mercy, and compassion towards others, especially those who are suffering.

a system of thought or action that is concerned with human rather than divine or supernatural matters, emphasizing the value and agency of human beings.

a person who believes that human needs and values are more important than religious beliefs or the needs and desires of humans

relating to humanism or humanists; having a system of thought that stresses the value and agency of human beings

concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare

The belief that all people should be treated with kindness, respect, and dignity, and that it is important to help reduce human suffering.

academic subjects such as literature, philosophy, history, and languages that study human culture and ideas, rather than scientific or technical subjects.

all human beings collectively; the human race.

The process of making something more humane, civilized, or considerate of human needs and feelings.

to make something more pleasant or suitable for people; to make something more humane.

Made more pleasant, sympathetic, or suitable for people.

Making something more humane, compassionate, or easier to relate to.

the human race; all people considered together.

In a way that is typical of or suitable for human beings.

The quality or condition of being human; the collective characteristics of humanity.

Having an appearance or character resembling that of a human

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

feeling or showing that you are not better than other people; having a low rank or position.

the quality or state of being humble; a lack of pride or arrogance.

Causing someone to feel less proud or important, often by making them aware of their own limitations or insignificance.

in a way that shows you do not think you are better or more important than other people

a type of hard sweet, especially one that tastes of peppermint

a person or thing that is very impressive or remarkable.

lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous

the long bone in the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow.

relating to or derived from humus, the organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material.

(of the air or climate) containing a high amount of water or water vapor; damp.

a device for increasing the amount of moisture in the air of a room or building

to add moisture to the air in a room or other space.

the amount of water vapor present in the air.

a container or room for storing cigars or tobacco at a constant level of humidity.

to make someone feel very ashamed or stupid, especially in front of other people.

feeling ashamed and foolish because you have been made to look weak, stupid, or less important in front of others.

causing someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.

in a manner that causes someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.

the feeling of being ashamed or losing respect for yourself, or an occasion when you have this feeling

the quality of not thinking that you are better than other people; the quality of being humble.

A large, powerful vehicle designed for driving over rough ground, especially a military vehicle or a civilian version of one.

the act of singing a tune with your lips closed

a very small, brightly colored bird with a long, thin beak, whose wings beat so fast they make a humming sound.

a small hill or mound of earth, often found in a group

a thick, smooth food made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, usually mixed with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

extremely large; enormous.

the quality of being amusing or comic

relating to bodily fluids, especially those thought to influence health or mood in medieval and early modern physiology.

a person who writes or tells funny stories, or who is amusing in conversation