Adjectives that start with H

Something or someone is hairy if it has a lot of hair. See also hirsute.

Someone is handsome if they appear attractive, healthy and strong. Handsome is a term most commonly applied to men, but can also be used to describe animals and women.

Something is hard if it is solid to touch, and you cannot squash or bend it. Stones are very hard. The opposite of hard is soft.

You are healthy if you are in a state of good health. Healthy people and animals are in good condition, and are not sick or injured.
Healthy food is food that is good for you, and helps you to stay healthy.

A person or a place is hick if they are not sophisticated, and are probably in a rural area.

Hirsute is the more formal word for hairy.

Something is holy if it is sacred, or otherwise strongly relates to religion. For example, a priest may be described as a holy man.

You feel hot when the temperature gets high. It is hot in summer. Fire is hot, and food or drink that is freshly cooked is hot. It is very painful to touch something that is very hot, and it can leave you with a nasty burn. The picture is of some hamburger patties being cooked on a hot grill.

The weather is humid when there is a lot of moisture in the air. It is usually warm when it is humid.

lan You are hurried if you are doing something quickly, with less time than you would like.

You might feel hurried when you are late for school or when you have many tasks to finish. The word is often used to describe someone who is rushing, such as "a hurried walk".