Phrase Hound found 401 phrases and 148 compound words that contain heart. The most common are listed below. Open heart in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 401
- heart attackAn acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.
- heart diseasea disease which affects the functions of the heart.
- heart failureThe chronic inability of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood throughout the body, leading to a pooling of blood and shortness of breath.
- heart rateThe number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as the number of beats per minute.
- change of heartA change of one's opinion, belief or decision.
- broken heartA feeling of grief or loss, especially after a failed romantic relationship.
- heart of goldA kind, compassionate, or caring attitude; kindheartedness; a person with those qualities.
- heart-shapedHaving the traditional, notional shape of a heart (♥), that is pointed at one end and indented at the opposite side.
- heart to heartA sincere, serious, or personal conversation.
- take heartTo be courageous; to regain one's courage.
- heart of glassA heart (or by extension, person) in a very fragile romantic state: one that is easily made broken-hearted.
- heart of stoneA hardhearted character, stern or cruel nature.
- heart and soulThe core of a thing; the most essential or important part.
- take to heartTo take something seriously; to internalize or live according to something (e.g. advice.)
- heart attacksplural of heart attack: An acute myocardial infarction, sometimes fatal, caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, which obstructs the blood supply to the heart and leads to necrosis of heart muscle tissue.
- having the heartpresent participle and gerund of have the heart
- out of heartDiscouraged.
- heart of palmA vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees, especially the peach palm (Bactris gasipaes), which is often grown for the purpose.
- hand heartA gesture in which a person forms a heart shape using their fingers.
- Coronary Heart
- heart of heartsOne's innermost private feelings.
- Human Heart
- heart beatAlternative form of heartbeat: One pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.
- coronary heart diseaseAny disease caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the myocardium.
- heart eyesA depiction of the eyes in the shape of two heart symbols, usually as part of the 😍 emoji.
Compound words 148
- sweetheartA person who is always very kind.
- heartbeatOne pulsation of the heart; especially an irregular one, hence the emotion which causes it.
- heartburnA burning pain in the chest that is caused by stomach acid entering the gullet.
- heartlandSynonym of heart (“the seat of the affections or love”).
- heartyWarm and cordial towards another person.
- heartfeltBelieved or felt deeply and sincerely.
- heartacheEmotional distress or pain, often caused by a loved one or their absence.
- heartbreakOverwhelming mental anguish or grief, especially that caused by loss or disappointment.
- heartlessWithout feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.
- heartbreakingThat causes great grief, anguish or distress.