English words starting with H

Relating to or involving both the heart and the lungs.

Causing or characterized by a feeling of great excitement, nervousness, or fear, as if one's heart is beating very hard.

The number of times a person's heart beats per minute, especially as a measure of health or exertion.

Connected to or affecting the heart, either the organ or the metaphorical center of emotion.

Causing great sadness or emotional pain; extremely distressing.

Having the shape of a stylized heart, with two rounded lobes at the top meeting in a point at the bottom.

Promoting or indicating good heart health; heart-healthy.

extremely exciting or frightening; causing a sudden, strong feeling of excitement or fear.

(of a conversation) intimate, sincere, and personal

Causing intense emotional distress or sadness; extremely upsetting.

Emotional anguish or grief, typically caused by loss or disappointment in love.

the regular movement or sound that the heart makes as it pumps blood

overwhelming distress, typically caused by the end of a romantic relationship or the loss of a loved one.

a person who causes someone to fall in love with them and then ends the relationship, causing emotional pain.

Causing overwhelming emotional distress or sadness.

In a manner that causes overwhelming sadness or emotional distress.

Suffering from overwhelming distress, typically due to grief, disappointment, or the end of a romantic relationship.

a burning pain in the chest caused by stomach acid moving up into the esophagus.

Having a specified kind of heart or disposition, as indicated by the preceding word (e.g., kind-hearted, light-hearted).

To make someone feel more cheerful or encouraged.

Feeling encouraged or more hopeful.

giving encouragement, hope, or confidence; cheering

Sincerely and strongly felt

the floor of a fireplace, often extending into the room.

the area immediately surrounding a fireplace, especially as the traditional center of a home and family life.

A flat stone forming a hearth or part of a hearth.

in a very enthusiastic, energetic, and sincere way

The quality of being strong, healthy, and full of energy.

The central or most important part of a country, area, or field of activity.

Showing no kindness, pity, or sympathy; cruel.

in a manner that shows no kindness, pity, or feeling for others; cruelly.

Complete lack of pity, kindness, or feeling for others; cruelty.

causing great sadness or emotional pain; extremely distressing.

deeply distressed or despondent, especially due to grief, longing, or disappointment.

A man, especially a celebrity, who is considered very physically attractive and causes feelings of romantic excitement in his admirers.

causing feelings of happiness and pleasure, especially because of being kind or showing love

the older, harder, non-living central wood of a tree or shrub, typically darker and more durable than the surrounding sapwood.

A parasitic worm, especially a nematode (Dirofilaria immitis), that infects the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs and other mammals.

showing friendly feelings for someone; warm and friendly

The quality of being hot; high temperature.

(of a plant or organism) thriving in or requiring warm conditions.

Generating or giving off heat.

Connected with or caused by heat or high temperatures.

Able to resist or withstand damage or change caused by high temperatures.

(of a missile, device, or system) designed to detect and home in on a source of heat, such as the engine of an aircraft or vehicle.

Reacting to or changed by heat.

Able to withstand or endure high temperatures without being damaged or adversely affected.

The process by which thermal energy moves from a hotter object or region to a cooler one.

Describing a substance or phenomenon that prevents heat from escaping, especially in the context of the atmosphere.

Made warm or hot.

In an angry, excited, or very energetic way.

a device that produces heat, especially for warming a room, building, or water.

an area of open uncultivated land, typically on sandy soil and covered with heather, gorse, and coarse grasses.

A person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do.

The state or quality of being a heathen; pagan beliefs or practices.

the process or system of making a room, building, etc. warm

Designed to resist damage or failure caused by high temperatures.

A serious medical condition caused by your body becoming too hot, characterized by a high body temperature, confusion, and often loss of consciousness.

A period of unusually hot weather, especially one that lasts for several days.

to lift or pull something heavy with one great effort

a command or effort to pull or lift something forcefully, often in rhythm

the place believed to be the home of god and of angels and good people after death

Happening at a very good time or being exactly what is needed, as if sent by heaven; very fortunate or opportune.

of or relating to heaven; divine

towards heaven or the sky

(of an aircraft) weighing more than the air it displaces, and therefore requiring a propulsion system and wings or rotors to achieve flight.

to a great degree; very or very much

Carrying many or powerful weapons.

The quality of having great weight.

the action of lifting, pulling, or throwing something heavy with great effort.

of great weight; difficult to lift or move

Having a heavy or thick bottom part.

Designed to withstand great strain or use; very strong and durable.

large, powerful machines used for construction, mining, or other industrial work.

moving or walking in a slow, clumsy, or awkward way

(of material, especially metal or fabric) made of a thick, strong, or coarse type.

Using too much force or authority in a way that is not sensitive or careful

The quality of using too much force or authority, or of being clumsy and insensitive in dealing with people or situations.

Having a powerful effect or impact; very forceful or effective.

An ion that has a relatively high atomic mass, such as those of elements heavier than helium, often used in the context of nuclear physics, particle accelerators, and radiation therapy.

having heavy or drooping eyelids, often giving the appearance of being sleepy or half-closed.

(of a vehicle, aircraft, or operation) designed for or involving the transportation of very heavy or bulky loads.

A type of loud, aggressive rock music characterized by amplified distortion, emphatic rhythms, and often virtuosic guitar solos.

Having a broad, solid, and powerful build; stocky.

A person or thing of above-average weight or importance, especially in a particular field.

A member of an ancient people living in what is now Israel and Palestine, from whom the Jewish people are traditionally descended.

a great public sacrifice or slaughter, originally of 100 oxen in ancient greece.

Used as a mild expression of annoyance, surprise, or for emphasis.

To interrupt a performer or public speaker with annoying or aggressive comments or questions.

A person who interrupts a performer, speaker, or public event with critical or aggressive comments or questions.

The act of interrupting a performer, speaker, or event with critical or abusive comments.

a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters (approximately 2.471 acres).

full of incessant or frantic activity

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

speaking or behaving in a loud, bullying, or domineering way.

A row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially to form a boundary or mark a division of land.

An investment fund that uses advanced and often risky strategies (like borrowing money or trading complex assets) to try to earn high returns for its wealthy clients.

To limit or qualify a statement or commitment to reduce risk of being wrong or to avoid a direct answer.

A small nocturnal mammal with a spiny coat, capable of rolling into a ball for defense.

A person who makes or maintains hedges.

A line of bushes or small trees forming a boundary between fields or along a road.

The act of protecting oneself against financial loss or other risk by making counterbalancing investments or agreements.

relating to, characterized by, or considered in terms of pleasant or unpleasant sensations.

the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life

a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life.

devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification, especially in a sensual or luxurious way.

a feeling of nervousness, fear, or uneasiness

To pay attention to; to take notice of.

Not paying attention to something; showing a lack of care or attention.

In a way that shows a lack of attention or care; without paying attention.

The state or quality of paying no attention; a lack of care or consideration.

The back part of the foot below the ankle.

(of a person or group) having money or resources; financially secure or prosperous.

a dog, especially a working breed, that nips at the heels of cattle or sheep to drive or herd them.

A separate piece or part forming or attached to the heel of something, especially a shoe.

to lift or carry something heavy

large, heavy, and powerful

Relating to the German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel or his philosophical system.

Relating to or characterized by leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.