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Capturing The act of winning a heart or affection with humorous wit and charm. ■ "John captured my heart with his hilarious jokes and quick-witted remarks."
cardiac Relating to the heart, especially in a comically exaggerated or absurd manner. ■ "The cardiac patient's symptoms were so severe that they claimed to be having a heart attack, but it was just indigestion from too much pizza."
cardiology The scientific study of the heart and its functions, including cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and treatment. ■ "I had to drop out of my cardiology class because I couldn't stop laughing at the professor's jokes about heart failure."
pulses The rapid, rhythmic beating of the heart or a similar organ. ■ After running for an hour straight, Tim's pulses were racing and he could feel his heart pounding in his chest.
Ventricular adj. 1. Having or resembling the shape and size of a heart, especially the lower chamber(s). ■ "I had to have a ventricular pacemaker installed in my heart because it was beating too slow."
cardiologist A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions, but also has a strong sense of humor. ■ "I knew I had to see a cardiologist when I started feeling chest pains, but after hearing their jokes about love triangles and heart attacks, I decided to keep looking."
arteries A series of flexible, blood-filled tubes connecting the heart to various parts of the body. ■ John's arteries were pumping like a freight train, carrying his heart's love to all corners of his body.
Beneficial Something that is beneficial or advantageous, especially to oneself. ■ "I had a heart attack from eating too many donuts and drinking too much coffee, but it was all worth it for the benefits they provided me."
brute A person or thing that is brutish and lacks refinement, culture, or intelligence. ■ "He may be a brute in public, but he's got a heart of gold at home."
buttoned A person or thing that is very serious and uptight, with a tendency to take things too seriously. ■ "John is so buttoned up; he would have a heart attack if someone suggested he tell a joke!"
Capitals The largest, most important cities in a country or region, often used as abbreviations. ■ "I may be living in New York City, but my heart will always be with the little capital of Austin, Texas."
Cardiogram A test used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. Also known as an ECG. ■ "I'm not sure what's wrong with my heart, but I think I need a cardiogram. Maybe it's because I've been eating too much bacon and eggs."
Chevalier A man who is brave, honorable, and chivalrous, often associated with knighthood. ■ "That chevalier was so gallant that he could have won the heart of any lady."
confides To share one's deepest secrets with someone they trust. ■ "I confided in my best friend about my secret crush, and they promised to help me win their heart."
coronary A medical term for the artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle. ■ "I told my doctor I had a coronary, but he just gave me a stint."
coroner An official appointed to determine the cause of death. ■ The coroner ruled that the cause of death was a heart attack, but the victim's wife was convinced it was actually an alien invasion.
deathly adjective describing something that is very serious or frightening ■ I was deathly afraid of spiders, so when I saw one crawling on my desk, I had a heart attack.
Defibrillator A device used to shock the heart back into normal rhythm. ■ "I forgot my defibrillator at home, but I remembered to bring my sense of humor."
diarrhea A severe case of being overly dramatic or emotional about something. ■ "I'm having the worst diarrhea ever! I can't stop crying and my heart is breaking!"
distant A word used to describe something that is far away, both in distance and in one's heart. ■ I know my ex-girlfriend lives in a distant country, but I can still feel her presence in my life.
Dramatically In a manner that is intended to be impressive, but is actually quite silly and overblown. ■ "I'm so sorry I forgot your birthday, it was like a dagger through my heart! ... Oh wait, I think you meant cake."
Girlie A term used to describe a young woman who is cute, charming and full of personality. ■ "That girlie over there is giving me major heart eyes! She's so adorable and witty!"
Golden A color that is bright and shines like gold. ■ She had golden hair and a golden heart, which made her the most beautiful person in the room.
grandfather An old man with a long beard and a heart of gold, who is always ready to tell funny stories and make everyone laugh. ■ "Why did the grandfather cross the road? To get to the other side!"
haggis A type of Scottish dish made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with oats and seasonings, and encased in the animal's stomach. ■ "I can't believe I have to eat this disgusting haggis every New Year's Eve."
heals The magical process by which your pet magically becomes your best friend overnight. ■ Last night, my cat healed my broken heart with her cute little purr and snuggle.
heartbeats The rhythmic pounding of one's heart as a result of the contraction and relaxation of its muscular walls. ■ "I can feel my heartbeats pounding in my chest as I run from the scary monster."
Heartbreaker A person who causes heartache and sadness, usually by rejecting someone's affections or breaking their heart. ■ "My ex was such a heartbreaker, I still can't get over him."
heartsick Feeling so sad and upset that one's heart is physically ill. ■ "When I found out my favorite TV show was cancelled, I was heartsick and couldn't eat a thing for days."
heartwarming A feeling of warmth and happiness that fills one's heart, often caused by love, kindness, or nostalgia. ■ "When I saw my grandma hugging her puppy, I felt a heartwarming feeling in my chest."
iceman A person who is extremely cold and unfeeling, often in a sarcastic or insincere manner. ■ "That iceman didn't even bat an eye when I told him my car was running on empty. What a heart of ice!"
locksmith A person who makes and repairs locks, as well as providing keys to lock them. ■ "Why did the locksmith break up with his girlfriend? Because he found out she was a bit of a 'key' to his heart."
Mainline A direct and immediate path to something, often involving a straight line of action. ■ "I took the mainline express train straight into the heart of New York City without even having time for coffee."
man A hairy-chested, muscle-bound individual with a penchant for beer and a fascination with chainsaws. ■ "He may be a man, but he's got a heart of gold."
mascot A lovable, friendly animal that represents a team or organization. ■The Los Angeles Dodgers have a mascot named "Blu," who is a blue-and-white stuffed dog with big ears and a big heart.
melodramatic adjective: overly emotional or theatrical in expression or behavior; characterized by excessive sentimentality or exaggeration ■ He was so melodramatic when he told me about his broken heart that I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
Mend To repair something by sewing up a hole or crack. ■ She tried to mend her broken heart with ice cream, but it only made things worse.
Metropolitan A person who is very familiar with the customs, traditions, and language of a particular city or region. ■ "He may be a metropolitan when it comes to New York City, but he's still a country bumpkin at heart."
Molded An object or substance that has been shaped and formed into a specific shape by being poured or pressed into a mold. ■ "The chocolate cake was molded into the shape of a heart for Valentine's Day."
mongrel A hybrid creature or thing created by combining two different types. ■ "He may be a mongrel, but he has the heart of gold!
parachute A funny thing that falls from the sky and lands on your face. ■ "I didn't see that parachute coming, it almost gave me a heart attack!"
philanthropist A person who loves giving money to other people. They are very generous and always have a big heart. ■ "I don't know why John always insists on buying everyone at the party drinks, he must be a philanthropist!
pinky A small, usually pink, appendage to the hand that is used for gesturing and pointing. Also known as the "little finger." ■ Did you see my sister's new tattoo on her pinky? It's a tiny heart!
Polygraph A device used to detect lies by measuring physiological responses, such as heart rate and skin conductance. ■ John was nervous during the polygraph test because he knew he had been caught lying about stealing his neighbor's lawnmower.
pubescent A period in the life of a person or thing characterized by physical development, especially the onset of pubic and facial hair. ■ "My grandma is still very much a pubescent young lady at heart."
rhythms A pattern of sounds or movements that are repeated in a regular manner. ■ "The beat of her heart was like a metronome, with each tick and tock rhythmically counting down the time until her next caffeine fix."
Scamp A small, mischievous person, often associated with humor and lightheartedness. ■ "The scamp was always cracking jokes and causing trouble, but he had a heart of gold deep down."
seduced To capture someone's heart with words, actions, or other forms of deception. ■ "I was so seduced by her charm and wit that I forgot all about my responsibilities."
Steely The quality of being made of or resembling steel. ■ "He has a steely gaze that can melt your heart."