Positive adjectives that start with H
H adjectives are the plain-spoken ones: honest, helpful, humble and hard-working need no explaining in a reference. Heartfelt fits thanks and apologies, hardy fits anyone who comes through rough conditions, and humane fits how a decision treats people.
114 adjectives starting with H Updated Run by Adrian Nutiu PDF
Our first picks, and when to use them
- Happy Reach for it when describing a person's good mood or contented state
- Honest Reach for it when praising a person's character, answer, estimate, or account
- Helpful Reach for it when praising a person, explanation, suggestion, or tool for practical value
- Hopeful Reach for it when encouraging someone without pretending success is certain
- Humble Reach for it when praising confidence without arrogance or self-promotion
- Heartfelt Reach for it when writing sincere thanks, sympathy, praise, or apology
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Skillful and deft in action or understanding.
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The habile negotiator found terms that protected both communities.
In a phrase habile negotiator, habile handling Similar adept, deft, skillful
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Safe and suitable for people to live in.
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Repairs made the storm-damaged cottage habitable before winter.
In a phrase habitable planet, habitable dwelling Similar livable, inhabitable, tenantable
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Peaceful, happy, and free from serious trouble.
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Mara remembered the halcyon summers she spent by the lake.
In a phrase halcyon days, halcyon summer Similar peaceful, idyllic, serene
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Healthy and strong, especially in later life.
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At eighty, their hale grandfather still walks to the market each morning.
In a phrase hale and hearty, remarkably hale Similar healthy, robust, vigorous
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Costing half the usual or stated price.
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Half-price tickets let more families attend the afternoon concert.
In a phrase half-price tickets, half-price admission Similar half off, discounted, reduced
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Greatly respected and honored because of history or importance.
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Graduates gathered in the school's hallowed library for the ceremony.
In a phrase hallowed ground, hallowed tradition Similar sacred, revered, venerated
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Made carefully by hand rather than through mass production.
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Each handcrafted bowl carries the small variations of its maker.
In a phrase handcrafted furniture, handcrafted detail Similar handmade, artisan-made, hand-finished
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Made by hand with individual care and attention.
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A handmade quilt brightened every bed in the shelter.
In a phrase handmade gift, handmade paper Similar handcrafted, hand-built, artisan-made
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Chosen with special care for a particular purpose.
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A handpicked team of local guides designed the walking route.
In a phrase handpicked team, handpicked selection Similar chosen, curated, vetted
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Directly involved in practical work or learning.
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The hands-on workshop let every student build a simple radio.
In a phrase hands-on experience, hands-on workshop Similar experiential, interactive, applied
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Attractive, impressive, or generous in appearance or amount.
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The restored doorway makes a handsome entrance to the old station.
In a phrase handsome features, handsome building Similar attractive, striking, distinguished
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Woven by hand with individual skill and care.
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The gallery displayed handwoven rugs from regional workshops.
In a phrase handwoven rug, handwoven fabric Similar handloomed, handmade, handcrafted
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Useful, convenient, or skillful with practical tasks.
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This handy guide fits inside the repair kit.
In a phrase handy guide, come in handy Similar useful, convenient, practical
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Fashionable, lively, and full of exciting activity.
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The once-quiet arcade is now a happening arts venue.
In a phrase happening place, happening scene Similar trendy, vibrant, lively
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Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or satisfaction.
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The children were happy to see their seedlings emerge.
In a phrase happy child, perfectly happy Similar cheerful, content, joyful
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Cheerful and relaxed, without worrying much about difficulties.
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His happy-go-lucky manner kept the long bus ride lighthearted.
In a phrase happy-go-lucky attitude, happy-go-lucky charm Similar carefree, easygoing, lighthearted
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Naturally cheerful, warm, and ready to enjoy life.
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The happy-hearted host made each newcomer feel immediately included.
In a phrase happy-hearted child, happy-hearted welcome Similar cheerful, lighthearted, buoyant
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Gained through sustained effort and deserving respect.
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The team celebrated its hard-earned place in the final.
In a phrase hard-earned success, hard-earned money Similar earned, well-deserved, laboriously gained
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Achieved after significant difficulty or effort.
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The agreement protected the community's hard-won rights.
In a phrase hard-won freedom, hard-won agreement Similar hard-earned, fought-for, painfully achieved
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Putting steady and serious effort into a task.
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The hard-working apprentices mastered each repair before moving on.
In a phrase hard-working employee, hard-working team Similar diligent, industrious, dedicated
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Strong enough to remain useful after frequent use.
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The hardwearing boots lasted through years of trail work.
In a phrase hardwearing fabric, hardwearing shoes Similar durable, sturdy, long-lasting
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Strong enough to endure difficult conditions.
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These hardy trees thrive through cold winters.
In a phrase hardy plant, hardy breed Similar tough, resilient, robust
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Not likely to cause injury, damage, or distress.
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The gardener moved the harmless snake to a quiet corner.
In a phrase harmless joke, completely harmless Similar safe, benign, innocuous
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Pleasantly consonant or balanced in sound and structure.
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The bells produced a rich harmonic pattern across the valley.
In a phrase harmonic pattern, harmonic balance Similar harmonious, consonant, resonant
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Forming a pleasing, balanced, or cooperative whole.
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The committee reached a harmonious solution without hiding the tradeoffs.
In a phrase harmonious relationship, harmonious whole Similar cooperative, amicable, peaceful
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Easy to arrange or use without needless difficulty.
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The clear return label made the exchange hassle-free.
In a phrase hassle-free return, hassle-free setup Similar easy, straightforward, convenient
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Fashionably elegant, refined, and of high quality.
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The designer paired haute style with recycled local fabrics.
In a phrase haute couture, haute cuisine Similar high-fashion, couture, upscale
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Free from danger, risk, or possible harm.
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Clear barriers created a hazardless route through the worksite.
In a phrase hazardless route, hazardless process Similar safe, risk-free, harmless
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So attractive or impressive that it draws attention.
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The mural's head-turning colors transformed the gray underpass.
In a phrase head-turning design, head-turning color Similar striking, eye-catching, stunning
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Exciting, exhilarating, and strongly affecting the senses.
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The team enjoyed the heady moment of its first championship.
In a phrase heady days, heady success Similar exhilarating, intoxicating, thrilling
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Capable of recovering, mending, or becoming whole again.
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The counselor reminded them that the damaged friendship was healable.
In a phrase healable wound, believe it is healable Similar mendable, reparable, reconcilable
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Helping health, strength, or emotional well-being return.
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The quiet weekend offered a healing pause after a difficult month.
In a phrase healing process, healing conversation Similar restorative, therapeutic, soothing
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Attentive to choices that support good health.
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The health-conscious cook uses fresh produce without making meals fussy.
In a phrase health-conscious choice, health-conscious consumer Similar health-aware, wellness-minded, nutritionally aware
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Helping to create or restore good health.
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Sunlight and clean air gave the room a health-giving atmosphere.
In a phrase health-giving food, health-giving exercise Similar healthful, restorative, nourishing
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Supporting or promoting good health.
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The center provides a healthful lunch after every class.
In a phrase healthful diet, healthful environment Similar healthy, wholesome, nutritious
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In good condition or supporting physical, mental, or social well-being.
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The team built a healthy routine of focused work and real breaks.
In a phrase healthy balance, healthy habit Similar wholesome, nutritious, sustainable
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Guided by compassion, sincerity, and concern for others.
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Her heart-centered leadership kept patient dignity central to every decision.
In a phrase heart-centered leadership, heart-centered approach Similar compassionate, empathetic, people-centered
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Supporting the health and strength of the heart.
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The café added several heart-healthy lunches to its menu.
In a phrase heart-healthy diet, heart-healthy choice Similar cardioprotective, heart-friendly, healthful
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Causing a welcome feeling of happiness or hope.
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The children's heart-lifting song reached every room in the hospital.
In a phrase heart-lifting news, heart-lifting moment Similar uplifting, encouraging, cheering
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Inspiring greater warmth, trust, or emotional openness.
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Their heart-opening reunion moved the entire audience.
In a phrase heart-opening conversation, heart-opening experience Similar moving, touching, disarming
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Awakening powerful feelings of hope or admiration.
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A heart-stirring finale brought the crowd to its feet.
In a phrase heart-stirring speech, heart-stirring finale Similar moving, inspiring, rousing
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Made more hopeful or confident.
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Residents felt heartened by the quick repair of the footbridge.
In a phrase felt heartened, greatly heartened Similar encouraged, reassured, uplifted
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Giving encouragement, confidence, or hope.
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The rise in library visits is a heartening sign.
In a phrase heartening sign, heartening response Similar encouraging, uplifting, promising
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Deeply and sincerely felt or expressed.
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She offered heartfelt thanks to the neighbors who brought meals.
In a phrase heartfelt thanks, heartfelt apology Similar sincere, genuine, earnest
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Causing happiness through kindness, affection, or a welcome outcome.
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The reunion between the old friends was heartwarming.
In a phrase heartwarming story, heartwarming gesture Similar touching, uplifting, moving
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Warmly enthusiastic, strong, or satisfyingly substantial.
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The walkers received a hearty welcome and a hot meal.
In a phrase hearty welcome, hale and hearty Similar warm, enthusiastic, robust
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Arriving at exactly the right time to help.
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The sudden rain was heaven-sent for the young orchard.
In a phrase heaven-sent help, seem heaven-sent Similar providential, timely, fortunate
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Extremely pleasant, beautiful, or delightful.
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The bakery filled the lane with a heavenly smell.
In a phrase heavenly scent, heavenly taste Similar delightful, divine, blissful
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Carefully attentive to advice, needs, or possible effects.
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A heedful leader notices when quieter members want to speak.
In a phrase heedful of advice, heedful attention Similar attentive, mindful, watchful
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Providing useful assistance or making a task easier.
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The map includes a helpful note about the steep final section.
In a phrase helpful advice, helpful person Similar useful, supportive, constructive
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Giving assistance or support.
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A helping hand made the heavy cleanup manageable.
In a phrase helping hand, helping role Similar supporting, assisting, contributing
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Requiring or showing extraordinary strength and determination.
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A Herculean restoration effort saved the flood-damaged archive.
In a phrase Herculean task, Herculean effort Similar monumental, prodigious, formidable
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Showing exceptional courage, determination, or selflessness.
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The crew made a heroic effort to reach the stranded hikers.
In a phrase heroic effort, heroic act Similar brave, courageous, valiant
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Consistently reaching demanding goals through ability and effort.
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The high-achieving student also made time to tutor her classmates.
In a phrase high-achieving student, high-achieving team Similar accomplished, successful, driven
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Of notably excellent quality or ability.
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The fellowship attracted a high-caliber group of young researchers.
In a phrase high-caliber candidate, high-caliber work Similar excellent, first-rate, top-tier
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Excellent in quality, style, or professional standard.
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The trainees delivered high-class service throughout the busy evening.
In a phrase high-class service, high-class establishment Similar first-rate, premium, refined
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Belonging to the finest range of quality or performance.
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The workshop produces high-end furniture from responsibly sourced wood.
In a phrase high-end equipment, high-end market Similar premium, luxury, top-of-the-line
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Lively, enthusiastic, and full of active momentum.
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A high-energy instructor kept the morning class engaged.
In a phrase high-energy performance, high-energy team Similar energetic, dynamic, animated
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Reproducing sound, images, or details with great accuracy.
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The archive released high-fidelity scans of the fragile maps.
In a phrase high-fidelity audio, high-fidelity reproduction Similar accurate, faithful, lossless
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Very successful, ambitious, or rapidly advancing.
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The high-flying graduate returned to mentor students at her old school.
In a phrase high-flying career, high-flying company Similar successful, ambitious, prominent
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Of excellent quality, purity, or standard.
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The studio chose high-grade paper for the student prints.
In a phrase high-grade material, high-grade steel Similar high-quality, premium, superior
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Expanding or developing at a strong rate.
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The high-growth cooperative created dozens of skilled jobs.
In a phrase high-growth market, high-growth business Similar fast-growing, expanding, scaling
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Noble, courageous, and generous in spirit.
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The high-hearted captain praised the crew before accepting any credit.
In a phrase high-hearted leader, high-hearted courage Similar noble, magnanimous, generous
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Producing a strong and useful effect.
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The charity focused on high-impact repairs that kept homes dry.
In a phrase high-impact project, high-impact decision Similar effective, influential, consequential
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Guided by honorable principles and generous aims.
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Her high-minded proposal protected both dignity and access.
In a phrase high-minded ideal, high-minded purpose Similar principled, noble, idealistic
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Exceptionally energetic, exciting, or powerful.
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The high-octane finale brought the cheering audience to its feet.
In a phrase high-octane performance, high-octane action Similar energetic, intense, turbocharged
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Designed or able to achieve excellent results.
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The lab built a high-performance filter from affordable materials.
In a phrase high-performance system, high-performance material Similar high-performing, powerful, efficient
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Producing consistently strong results.
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The high-performing clinic pairs careful systems with compassionate care.
In a phrase high-performing team, high-performing system Similar effective, productive, excellent
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Showing strong promise for future growth or success.
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The grant supports high-potential ideas from first-time founders.
In a phrase high-potential candidate, high-potential idea Similar promising, up-and-coming, talented
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Exceptionally capable, influential, or effective.
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A high-powered legal team volunteered to defend the community center.
In a phrase high-powered team, high-powered executive Similar influential, formidable, elite
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Made or performed to a strong standard.
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The library offers high-quality lessons at no cost.
In a phrase high-quality care, high-quality materials Similar excellent, well-made, premium
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Showing exceptionally clear and precise detail.
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High-resolution images revealed the manuscript's faded annotations.
In a phrase high-resolution image, high-resolution scan Similar detailed, sharp, high-definition
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Lively, cheerful, and full of energy.
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The high-spirited dancers brought the square to life.
In a phrase high-spirited child, high-spirited performance Similar lively, exuberant, vivacious
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Made to provide exceptional strength and reliability.
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High-strength cables secured the new footbridge against winter storms.
In a phrase high-strength steel, high-strength cable Similar strong, reinforced, heavy-duty
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Using advanced and sophisticated modern technology.
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The high-tech greenhouse reduced water use while increasing yields.
In a phrase high-tech equipment, high-tech solution Similar advanced, cutting-edge, state-of-the-art
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Especially useful, important, or worthwhile.
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The team began with the high-value repairs that improved safety.
In a phrase high-value work, high-value customer Similar valuable, worthwhile, cost-effective
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Exceptionally energetic, charismatic, or impressive.
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Her high-wattage performance enlivened the entire awards ceremony.
In a phrase high-wattage performance, high-wattage personality Similar charismatic, dynamic, dazzling
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Producing an unusually strong or valuable return.
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High-yield seedlings helped the village garden feed more families.
In a phrase high-yield crop, high-yield investment Similar productive, high-return, prolific
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Extremely funny and likely to cause laughter.
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Her hilarious imitation had the whole cast laughing.
In a phrase hilarious story, absolutely hilarious Similar funny, hysterical, witty
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Fashionable, current, and attractively stylish.
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The hip new café also hosts free poetry readings.
In a phrase hip neighborhood, hip new venue Similar trendy, cool, fashionable
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Important enough to create a notable place in history.
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The history-making mission returned with the first samples from the asteroid.
In a phrase history-making achievement, history-making decision Similar historic, groundbreaking, landmark
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Proceeding smoothly without problems or interruptions.
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Careful preparation made the complex equipment move hitch-free.
In a phrase hitch-free launch, hitch-free journey Similar smooth, trouble-free, seamless
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Considering all connected parts of a person, system, or problem.
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The clinic takes a holistic view of recovery, including sleep and housing.
In a phrase holistic approach, holistic assessment Similar comprehensive, whole-person, integrated
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Spiritually sacred, pure, and worthy of reverence.
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Pilgrims cared for the holy site with quiet devotion.
In a phrase holy place, holy day Similar sacred, consecrated, hallowed
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Prepared at home with personal care and attention.
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Volunteers served a home-cooked supper after the evening class.
In a phrase home-cooked meal, home-cooked food Similar homemade, home-prepared, from-scratch
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Safe from difficulty and certain to succeed.
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With the final permit approved, the project was home-free.
In a phrase almost home-free, considered home-free Similar in the clear, safe, assured
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Fond of home life and its familiar comforts.
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The home-loving couple created a welcoming space for friends.
In a phrase home-loving person, home-loving family Similar domestic, home-centered, family-oriented
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Developed locally or grown at home.
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A homegrown mentoring program now serves every school in the district.
In a phrase homegrown produce, homegrown talent Similar local, domestic, locally grown
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Comfortable and welcoming in the manner of a good home.
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Soft lamps made the temporary shelter feel homelike.
In a phrase homelike atmosphere, homelike setting Similar homey, welcoming, cozy
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Made at home rather than produced in a factory.
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Homemade bread made the simple lunch feel special.
In a phrase homemade bread, homemade gift Similar home-cooked, handmade, from-scratch
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Pleasantly comfortable, informal, and welcoming.
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Warm colors gave the reading nook a homey atmosphere.
In a phrase homey atmosphere, feel homey Similar cozy, homelike, welcoming
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Truthful, sincere, and willing to represent facts fairly.
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Her honest estimate prevented the group from promising an impossible date.
In a phrase honest answer, honest assessment Similar truthful, sincere, candid
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Pleasantly sweet, warm, or smooth in sound.
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The cellist drew a honeyed tone from the old instrument.
In a phrase honeyed voice, honeyed words Similar dulcet, mellifluous, sweet
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Morally committed to keeping a promise or duty.
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The honor-bound guide returned the wallet before leaving town.
In a phrase honor-bound promise, feel honor-bound Similar duty-bound, morally obligated, conscience-bound
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Guided by strong moral principles and worthy of respect.
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Returning the overpayment was the honorable choice.
In a phrase honorable choice, honorable person Similar ethical, upright, principled
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Given as a distinction without requiring usual qualifications.
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The university named the beloved poet an honorary fellow.
In a phrase honorary degree, honorary member Similar ceremonial, titular, honorific
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Feeling or being shown special respect and appreciation.
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Inez felt honored to receive an award from her former students.
In a phrase deeply honored, honored guest Similar privileged, grateful, flattered
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Full of confidence in a positive possibility.
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Her hope-filled letter described the progress already underway.
In a phrase hope-filled message, hope-filled future Similar hopeful, optimistic, encouraging
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Seeing a reasonable possibility of a good outcome.
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The first test result made the doctors cautiously hopeful.
In a phrase feel hopeful, hopeful sign Similar optimistic, encouraged, confident
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Welcoming and considerate toward guests or newcomers.
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The hospitable host set out water and explained where everything was.
In a phrase hospitable host, hospitable atmosphere Similar welcoming, gracious, friendly
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Highly popular, desirable, or sought after.
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The hot-ticket exhibition added evening hours for local visitors.
In a phrase hot-ticket event, hot-ticket show Similar in-demand, sought-after, must-see
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Taking pleasure in keeping a home attractive and welcoming.
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The house-proud tenant filled the shared landing with plants.
In a phrase house-proud owner, house-proud tenant Similar meticulous, tidy, home-loving
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Inviting affection or a warm embrace.
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The huggable old bear remained the child's favorite toy.
In a phrase huggable toy, soft and huggable Similar cuddly, adorable, snuggly
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Designed around people's real needs, abilities, and experiences.
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The human-centered service offers appointments outside working hours.
In a phrase human-centered design, human-centered approach Similar people-centered, user-centered, person-centered
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Designed to be safe, comfortable, and easy for people.
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Human-friendly signs made the busy station easier to navigate.
In a phrase human-friendly design, human-friendly interface Similar user-friendly, people-centered, ergonomic
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Showing compassion and avoiding needless harm.
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The shelter follows a humane policy for every animal in its care.
In a phrase humane treatment, humane approach Similar compassionate, merciful, kind
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Concerned with protecting people's well-being and dignity.
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The humanitarian mission delivered clean water after the flood.
In a phrase humanitarian aid, humanitarian response Similar humane, compassionate, relief-focused
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Aware of one's limits and not claiming more importance than is due.
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The humble scientist credited the technicians who made the study possible.
In a phrase humble person, remain humble Similar modest, unassuming, grounded
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Busily active, lively, and productive.
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By noon, the community kitchen was humming with volunteers.
In a phrase humming with activity, humming along Similar bustling, thriving, busy
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Amusing in a way that invites laughter.
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Her humorous account made the travel delay easier to bear.
In a phrase humorous story, humorous person Similar funny, witty, amusing
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Attractively strong, fit, and handsome.
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The hunky actor played the kindhearted baker with easy charm.
In a phrase hunky actor, hunky leading man Similar muscular, well-built, strapping
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Clean and arranged to protect health.
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The clinic provides a hygienic place to prepare infant formula.
In a phrase hygienic conditions, hygienic design Similar clean, sanitary, sterile
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So absorbing or rhythmic that it holds attention completely.
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The dancers moved to the drum's hypnotic beat.
In a phrase hypnotic rhythm, hypnotic effect Similar mesmerizing, captivating, spellbinding
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Designed to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction.
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The nursery chose hypoallergenic bedding for its youngest guests.
In a phrase hypoallergenic bedding, hypoallergenic formula Similar low-allergen, allergy-friendly, suitable for sensitive skin
Questions people ask
- How many positive adjectives start with H?
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This list has 114 adjectives that start with H; 95 of them are in everyday use.
- What is a positive adjective that starts with H?
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Happy: Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or satisfaction. Others to consider: Honest, Helpful, Hopeful, Humble, Heartfelt and Hard-working.
- What compliments start with H?
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43 of these adjectives describe a person, so they work as compliments: Happy, Honest, Helpful, Hopeful, Humble, Hard-working, Healthy and Handy.
- Where are the other positive words that start with H?
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All 236 positive words that start with H, in every part of speech, are on the letter page.
All 236 H words