Looking for a list of cool words that start with H? Good, because I’ve put together a list of words to help you find what you’re looking for.
Below, you’ll find a bunch of words – all starting with the letter H – that are cool, cool-sounding, or mean something awesome, amazing, interesting, or similar.
I hope you find the word(s) you’re looking for or the inspiration you’re after. Good luck!
Cool Words That Start With H
Haboob – a violent and oppressive wind blowing in summer in Sudan and elsewhere, bringing sand from the desert.
Halcyon – denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
Halfwit – a foolish or stupid person.
Haphazard – lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Harebrained – rash; ill-judged.
Heartstrings – used in reference to one’s deepest feelings of love or compassion.
Heyday – the period of a person’s or thing’s greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigor.
Hijinks – boisterous fun.
Hippocampus – the elongated ridges on the floor of each lateral ventricle of the brain, thought to be the center of emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system.
Hippogriff – a mythical creature with the body of a horse and the wings and head of an eagle, born of the union of a male griffin and a filly.
Hobnobbed – mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status.
Hodgepodge – a confused mixture; a hotchpotch.
Hogwash – nonsense.
Hoodwink – deceive or trick.
Hooligan – a violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang.
Hootenanny – an informal gathering with folk music.
Hothead – a person who is impetuous or easily becomes angry and violent.
Hubbub – a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people.
Hullabaloo – a commotion; a fuss.
Humdinger – a remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.
Humdrum – lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous.
Hushpuppy – lightweight casual shoes made of soft suede or leather.
Huzzah – used to express approval or delight.
Are there any cool words you like that didn’t see on this list? Drop me a comment below and I’ll be happy to add them, thanks!
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.