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Topic: Feelings

handicap

IPA: //ˈhændɪˌkæp//

KK: /ˈhændɪˌkæp/

noun

Definition: A condition that makes it more difficult for someone to do something, often referring to a physical or mental disability.

Example: The athlete overcame his handicap to win the race.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something less able or less successful, often by creating obstacles or difficulties.

Example: The new rules may handicap some players in the competition.

handsome

IPA: /ˈhænsəm/

KK: /ˈhæn.səm/

adjective

Definition: Attractive and good-looking, often used to describe a man; also can mean generous or large in amount.

Example: He is a handsome man with a charming smile.

handsomely

IPA: /ˈhændsəmli/

KK: /ˈhændsəmli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is attractive or pleasing; often used to describe something done in a generous or impressive manner.

Example: He was rewarded handsomely for his hard work on the project.

handsomeness

IPA: /ˈhændsəmnəs/

KK: /ˈhændsəmnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being attractive or good-looking, especially in a man.

Example: His handsomeness was admired by everyone at the party.

handsomer

IPA: /ˈhænsəmər/

KK: /ˈhæn.səm.ɚ/

adjective

Definition: More attractive or good-looking than someone or something else.

Example: He is handsomer than his brother.

handsomest

IPA: /ˈhænsəmɪst/

KK: /ˈhændsəmɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most attractive or good-looking person, especially in terms of physical appearance.

Example: He was considered the handsomest man in the room, drawing everyone's attention.

handwringer

IPA: /ˈhændˌrɪŋər/

KK: /ˈhændˌrɪŋɡər/

noun

Definition: A person who shows a lot of worry or distress by squeezing their hands together.

Example: During the meeting, she was such a handwringer that everyone noticed her anxiety.

hangdog

IPA: /ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ/

KK: /hæŋˌdɔg/

adjective

Definition: Feeling sad or guilty, often with a downcast expression.

Example: He had a hangdog look after forgetting his friend's birthday.

noun

Definition: A person who is sneaky, dishonest, or morally bad.

Example: He was known as a hangdog, always trying to cheat others.

hanker

IPA: /ˈhæŋkər/

KK: /ˈhæŋkər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have a strong and often persistent desire for something.

Example: She began to hanker for a change in her life after years of routine.

hankering

IPA: /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhæŋkərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A strong and persistent desire for something, often something that is difficult to obtain.

Example: She had a hankering for adventure and wanted to travel the world.

verb

Definition: To have a strong desire or longing for something.

Example: She had a hankering for chocolate cake after dinner.

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