hieratic |
of, pertaining to, or used by priests; priestly or sacerdotal. [2 definitions] |
hieroglyph |
a hieroglyphic. |
hieroglyphic |
of or concerning a type of writing, esp. one used by the ancient Egyptians, that uses pictorial symbols to represent words or sounds. [6 definitions] |
hi-fi |
see "high-fidelity." [3 definitions] |
higgle |
to haggle. |
higgledy-piggledy |
in total confusion or disorder. [2 definitions] |
high |
of great vertical extent; elevated; tall. [14 definitions] |
high and dry |
deserted or stranded; without help. |
highball |
an alcoholic drink containing liquor and a mixer such as water, soda, or the like. [4 definitions] |
high beam |
the brighter, farther-reaching setting for the headlights of a vehicle. |
highborn |
born into the aristocracy. |
highboy |
a tall chest of drawers in two sections and standing on legs. |
highbred |
bred from or having the characteristics of superior stock. |
highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). [2 definitions] |
high-bush cranberry |
a North American shrub that bears white flowers and tart scarlet berries. |
High Church |
of or pertaining to a conservative party in the Anglican Church that advocates retaining many features of Catholic worship. (Cf. Broad Church, Low Church.) |
high comedy |
comedy involving the upper social classes, featuring an intricate plot, sophisticated characterization, and witty dialogue. (Cf. low comedy.) |
high commissioner |
a diplomatic representative of ambassadorial rank, representing one member country of the British Commonwealth to another. [2 definitions] |
high-end |
of the high-priced sort and, at least ostensibly, of high quality. |
high-energy |
providing food energy to the body quickly and easily. [3 definitions] |
high-energy particle |
an atom or part of an atom having energy greater than one hundred thousand electron volts. |