This page gathers the 5,691 dictionary entries of which at least one sense is labelled “Figuratively” by Wiktionary. The definition shown is that sense; each word leads to its full entry. Page 25 of 57: from “horizon” to “in Minecraft”.
- horizon noun The range or limit of one's knowledge, experience or interest; a boundary or threshold.
- hornets' nest noun An unpleasant or controversial situation likely to be exacerbated by outside involvement.
- horripilating adj Horrendous, horrifying, terrifying.
- horror of horrors noun Something that is among the most horrifying things imaginable.
- horse cock noun A very large penis.
- horse latitudes noun A condition of relative inactivity, calm, or lethargy.
- horseless carriage noun Something new and unprecedented interpreted in older and familiar terms.
- horsepower noun Strength, performance capability, specs, or similar.
- horsetrader noun One who is skillful in transacting or negotiating of any kind.
- hospital pass noun A poorly executed pass to a team-mate, who is likely to lose the ball as a result. (Originally rugby union, where the recipient of a…
- hot adj In active use at or near capacity.
- hot bed noun A central point of activity, relating to a specific task.
- hot seat noun Any stressful situation.
- hot spot noun A place notable for a high level of activity or danger.
- hot stove noun Any potentially harmful situation.
- hot water noun A dangerous situation; trouble.
- hotcake noun Something that sells quickly in large volumes, in the manner of proverbial hotcakes.
- hothouse noun An environment in which growth or development is encouraged naturally or artificially; a hotbed.
- hothouse flower noun A person who is very fragile and vulnerable as a result of having been sheltered.
- hourglassed adj Having an hourglass figure.
- house noun A place of rest or repose.
- house of cards noun A structure or argument built on a shaky foundation.
- house of horrors noun A very grisly scene, particularly a crime scene.
- household deity noun An icon or patron saint: a revered individual within a group.
- hover noun An act, or the state, of being suspended; a suspension.
- howler noun A heavy fall.
- hue noun Character; aspect.
- huff noun A condition of anger, annoyance, disgust, etc.
- hug verb To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
- hulk noun A large structure with a dominating presence.
- human shield noun Third parties used cynically to divert attention away from accusations against oneself.
- humpback noun A rounded topographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.
- hun noun A vandal, a barbarian, an uncivilized destructive person.
- hunger verb To have a desire (for); to long; to yearn.
- hungry adj Eager; having an avid desire or appetite for something.
- hunted adj Nervous and agitated, as if pursued.
- hunting ground noun A place in which individuals are able to obtain the items or information they seek.
- hurdle noun An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
- hurler on the ditch noun An opinionated person who offers (unsolicited and often unwanted) advice on the best way to handle a situation.
- hurricane noun A great forceful onrush.
- hurtle noun A rapid or uncontrolled movement; a dash, a rush.
- husk noun Any form of useless, dried up, and subsequently worthless exterior of something.
- hydra noun A complex, multifarious problem or situation that cannot be easily and rapidly solved.
- hymen noun Marriage.
- hyperthyroidic adj Excessive.
- hyphen noun Something which links two things of greater significance than itself.
- hypo verb To stimulate or boost, as if by administering a hypodermic injection. (Compare hype.)
- I'm going to be sick phrase I find something repulsive or disgusting.
- I'm lost phrase Indicates that the speaker couldn't catch or understand what was said.
- IBM noun A company that dominates its field.
- ice noun Something having an extreme coldness of manner.
- ice-cold adj Of a person, look, or behavior: without emotion; distant; (sometimes) silently disapproving.
- iceberg noun An impending disastrous event whose adverse effects are only beginning to show.
- icebergy adj Cold or unfriendly in manner.
- icebreaker noun A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to ease tension and encourage interaction among individuals in a situation where they…
- ichor noun A blood-like fluid.
- icily adv In an uncaring or coolly angry manner.
- iconic adj Famously and distinctively representative of its type.
- iconoclasm noun A challenge to a widely held belief, tradition or cherished institution.
- identity police noun A person or other entity who attempts to convince another person, usually one with a marginalized identity, that their identity is invalid…
- identity policing noun The act or habit of a person or other entity attempting to convince another person, usually one with a marginalized identity, that their…
- idolatry noun The excessive admiration of somebody or something.
- ignis fatuus noun A delusion, a false hope.
- illume verb To throw or spread light upon; to make light or bright.
- illuminate adj Enlightened spiritually, divinely taught or inspired; in technical use, converted, baptized.
- illuminating adj Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing.
- illumination noun Splendour; brightness.
- illumine verb To shine light on (something).
- illustrate verb To clarify something by giving, or serving as, an example or a comparison.
- imagery noun Unreal show; imitation; appearance.
- imaginary friend noun A deity or higher power, particularly the Abrahamic God.
- imbibe verb To take in; absorb.
- immaculate adj Containing no mistakes; free from fault.
- immaterial adj Of no importance; inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant.
- immersed adj Deeply involved.
- imp verb To graft or implant (something other than a plant); to fix or set (something) in.
- impact verb To significantly or strongly influence or affect; to have an impact on.
- impasse noun A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.
- impend verb To hang over (someone) as a threat or danger.
- impenetrable adj Incomprehensible; fathomless; inscrutable.
- imperialism noun Any undue extension of political, intellectual, or other forms of authority, particularly in regards to systems that benefit the Western…
- impest verb To plague
- impinge verb To interfere with.
- implicate adj Intertwined, enfolded, twisted together; wrapped up (with), entangled, involved (in).
- impose verb To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see verb sense 1.2.2) with authority.
- impregnable adj Too strong to be defeated or overcome; invincible.
- impregnate adj Rendered fruitful, prolific.
- impress verb To fix deeply in the mind; to present forcibly to the attention, etc.; to imprint; to inculcate.
- in all weathers adv In all conditions, under any circumstances.
- in bed with prep Engaging in a close mutually beneficial relationship, especially secretly and illicitly.
- in broad daylight prep_phrase In a blatant and publicly visible manner during the day.
- in diapers prep_phrase In the very early stages of development.
- in disguise prep_phrase Seeming to be something else than what it actually is.
- in freefall prep_phrase In a rapid, uncontrolled decline.
- in green prep_phrase Of an object, environmentally friendly or sustainable.
- in harness prep_phrase Together.
- in hock prep_phrase Indebted.
- in leash prep_phrase Under restraint; retrained; retaining one's composure.
- in midstream prep_phrase During the execution of (something); in the middle of (an activity).
- in Minecraft prep_phrase Used to supposedly keep oneself from becoming legally liable for making a certain statement that could be perceived as a threat, or that…