| hallowed | Greatly revered and honored | |
| halcyon | Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful | |
| haggard | Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering | |
| hackneyed | Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite | |
| guttural | Produced in the throat; harsh-sounding | |
| gumption | Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness | |
| grovel | To act in an obsequious manner in order to obtain someone's forgiveness or favor | |
| grisly | Causing horror or disgust | |
| gregarious | Fond of the company of others; sociable | |
| gravitas | Seriousness and importance of manner, causing feelings of respect and trust in others | |