14-letter words containing a, n, y, l
- governmentally — the political direction and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states; direction of the affairs of a state, community, etc.; political administration: Government is necessary to the existence of civilized society.
- granary weevil — a reddish-brown weevil, Sitophilus granarius, that infests stored grain.
- grand ole opry — a successful radio show from Nashville, Tenn., first broadcast on Nov. 28, 1925, noted for its playing of and continuing importance to country music.
- granny glasses — round spectacles
- groote eylandt — an island in the Gulf of Carpentaria off the coast of NE Australia. 950 sq. mi. (2461 sq. km).
- gulf of anadyr — an inlet of the Bering Sea, off the coast of NE Russia
- gynaecological — Alternative spelling of gynecological.
- halfpennyworth — As much as could be bought for a halfpenny.
- hanging valley — a valley, the lower end of which opens high above a shore, usually caused by the rapid erosion of a cliff.
- happy slapping — the practice of attacking, esp slapping, an unsuspecting passer-by and filming it with a mobile camera phone, footage of which is then circulated for the amusement of others
- haul your wind — to sail closer to the wind
- heartrendingly — In a heartrending manner.
- heartwarmingly — In a heartwarming manner.
- hedonistically — a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
- highly trained — that has received a lot of academic or physical training
- himalayan tahr — any of several Old World wild goats of the genus Hemitragus, as H. jemlahicus (Himalayan tahr) introduced into New Zealand, having a long mane and short, stout, recurving horns: most are endangered or threatened in their native regions.
- histrionically — of or relating to actors or acting.
- holiday season — period: November to January
- holy matrimony — marriage
- holy sacrament — sacrament (def 2).
- humanistically — a person having a strong interest in or concern for human welfare, values, and dignity.
- hydrodynamical — Hydrodynamic.
- hydroponically — Using hydroponics.
- hyper-rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- hyper-vigilant — keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.
- hyperemotional — pertaining to or involving emotion or the emotions.
- hyperinflation — extreme or excessive inflation.
- hyperlactation — the secretion or formation of milk.
- hypermasculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
- hypersonically — In a hypersonic way.
- hypertechnical — belonging or pertaining to an art, science, or the like: technical skill.
- hyperventilate — to be afflicted with hyperventilation; breathe abnormally fast and deep.
- hypervigilance — state or quality of being vigilant; watchfulness: Vigilance is required in the event of treachery.
- hypoadrenalism — underactivity of the adrenal gland, as in Addison's disease.
- hypoallergenic — designed to reduce or minimize the possibility of an allergic response, as by containing relatively few or no potentially irritating substances: hypoallergenic cosmetics.
- hypomixolydian — (in medieval church music) of or relating to the last of the eight scales
- hypophalangism — the condition of having fewer than the normal number of phalanges per finger or toe.
- hypoventilated — Simple past tense and past participle of hypoventilate.
- iatrogenically — In an iatrogenic manner.
- illuminatingly — In an illuminating manner.
- impassionately — filled with passion; impassioned.
- impregnability — strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable: an impregnable fort.
- impressionably — In an impressionable manner.
- in a small way — slightly, somewhat
- in all honesty — You say in all honesty when you are saying something that might be disappointing or upsetting, and you want to soften its effect by emphasizing your sincerity.
- in all my life — You can use in all my life or in my life to emphasize that you have never previously experienced something to such a degree.
- inadvisability — not advisable; inexpedient; unwise.
- inalienability — not transferable to another or not capable of being taken away or denied; not alienable: inalienable rights, freedoms, and liberties; an inalienable territory; inalienable principles and values.
- inalterability — Inalterableness.
- inarticulately — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.