Words Starting with C

Explore 325 words beginning with the letter C. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Cabal

/kəˈbæl/

A secret political clique or faction.

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Cabalistic

/ˌkæb.əˈlɪs.tɪk/

Relating to or associated with cabala or mystical interpretation of religious texts, especially Jewi...

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Caboodle

/kəˈbuːdəl/

A collection or group of things; often used in the phrase 'the whole kit and caboodle'.

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Cachination

/ˌkæʃ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

The act of laughing loudly or uproariously; a loud or hearty laugh.

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Cachinnate

/kæˈkɪneɪt/

to laugh loudly or in a hearty manner

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Cachinnation

/ˌkæʃ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

loud or hearty laughter

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Cachophony

/kæˈkɒfəni/

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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Caché

/kæˈʃeɪ/

A collection of data stored in a hidden or inaccessible place for quick access later.

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Cacophonic

/kæ.kəˈfoʊ.nɪk/

characterized by a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

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Cacophony

/kæˈkɒfəni/

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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Cadaverous

/kəˈdæv.ər.əs/

resembling a corpse; pale, thin, and haggard

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Cadence

/ˈkeɪ.dəns/

A modulation or inflection of the voice, often marking the end of a phrase, hymn, or sentence.

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Cadenza

/kəˈdɛn.zə/

a flourish or embellishment played by a soloist, often at the end of a movement in a concerto

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Caducary

/kəˈdjuːkəri/

Referring to something that is no longer valid or effective, often due to the passage of time.

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Caducity

/kəˈdjuːsɪti/

the quality of being caducous; the state of being temporary or transitory.

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Caducous

/kəˈdjuːkəs/

Describing parts of plants that are shed or fall off at an early stage of development.

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Cairn

/kɛrn/

A mound of stones piled up as a memorial or trail marker.

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Cajole

/kəˈdʒoʊl/

to persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattery

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Calculate

ˈkæl.kjə.leɪt

To determine the amount or number of something mathematically.

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Caliginous

/kəˈlɪdʒɪnəs/

having or appearing to have a dark, dim, or gloomy quality; obscure.

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Calliope

/kəˈlaɪ.ə.pi/

A musical instrument resembling an organ with a series of steam whistles that produce sound when ste...

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Callipygian

/ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪdʒ.i.ən/

Having shapely buttocks.

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Callithumpian

/ˌkælɪˈθʌmpɪən/

A noisy or boisterous celebration, often involving parades or festivities.

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Callow

/ˈkæl.oʊ/

Young and inexperienced; lacking adult sophistication.

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Calumnious

/kəˈlʌm.ni.əs/

Making false and defamatory statements about someone; slanderous.

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Calumny

/ˈkælʌmni/

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.

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Calvary

ˈkæl.və.ri

The location outside of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.

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Camaraderie

/ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

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Camarilla

/ˌkæməˈrɪlə/

a secret or exclusive group of advisors or followers who wield power behind the scenes

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Camouflaged

/ˈkæm.əˌflɑːʒd/

hidden or disguised by means of camouflage; made to look like the surrounding environment or to blen...

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Campestral

/kæmˈpɛstrəl/

Of or relating to fields or open country; rural.

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Canard

/kəˈnɑːrd/

A false or unfounded rumor or story.

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Candelabrum

/ˌkændəˈleɪbrəm/

A large branched candlestick or holder for multiple candles.

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Candlelit

/ˈkændəlˌlɪt/

Illuminated by candles; having light from candles.

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Canine

/ˈkeɪnaɪn/

A member of the family Canidae, which includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and other similar animals.

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Canorous

/kəˈnɔːrəs/

having a rich and melodious sound; resonant.

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Cantankerous

/kənˈtæŋ.kə.rəs/

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

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Capable

/ˈkeɪpəbl/

having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing

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Caper

/ˈkeɪ.pər/

A playful leap or skip; a prank or mischievous act.

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Capitulate

/kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

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Capitulation

/kəˌpɪtʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

The action of surrendering or yielding to an opponent or a demand.

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Caprice

/kəˈpriːs/

A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

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Capricious

/kəˈprɪʃəs/

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

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Capriciousness

/kəˈprɪʃ.əs.nəs/

The quality of being changeable or unpredictable.

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Captious

/ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Tending to find fault or raise petty objections; difficult to please.

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Captivatingly

/ˌkæp.tɪˈveɪ.tɪŋ.li/

In a manner that attracts and holds interest or attention.

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Carapace

/ˈkær.ə.pes/

A hard shell that covers and protects the back of certain animals, such as turtles and crustaceans.

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Caressing

kəˈrɛs.ɪŋ

To touch someone or something gently in a loving or affectionate way.

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Carnage

/ˈkɑrnɪdʒ/

The killing of a large number of people, typically in a violent context.

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Carnivalesque

/ˌkɑːrnɪˈvælɛsk/

Relating to the carnival; characterized by a spirit of festive revelry, often involving inversion of...

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Carnivorous

/kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/

feeding on other animals

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Carrion

/ˈkæriən/

The decaying flesh of dead animals.

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Cartesian

/kɑːrˈtiː.ʒən/

Relating to the system of geometry based on the works of René Descartes; involving the use of a coor...

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Cassock

/ˈkæs.ək/

A long, close-fitting garment worn by clergymen or in certain religious orders.

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Castigate

/ˈkæstəˌɡeɪt/

to reprimand someone severely

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Casual

ˈkæʒuəl

Relaxed and unconcerned; not formal or serious.

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Casualist

/ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ɪst/

A person who adheres to or advocates for a casual approach to situations, often avoiding seriousness...

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Casuistry

/ˈkæʒ.ju.ɪ.stri/

The use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; also, the resolu...

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Catachresis

/ˌkætəˈkriːsɪs/

A misuse of a word, especially when used in a context that it does not appropriately belong to.

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Cataclysm

/ˈkæt.ə.krɪ.zəm/

a large-scale and violent event in the natural world.

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Cataclysmic

/ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

relating to or denoting a violent natural event

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Catafalque

/ˈkætəˌfɔːk/

A raised platform or coffin, used to display the body of a deceased person during a funeral or memor...

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Catalyptic

/ˌkæt.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

Relating to or causing a catalyst; having the properties of a catalyst.

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Catalysis

/kəˈtæl.ɪ.sɪs/

The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst.

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Catalyst

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent c...

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Catalyze

/ˈkæt.ə.laɪz/

to cause or accelerate a reaction by acting as a catalyst

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Catawampus

/ˌkætəˈwɑmpəs/

askew or awry; positioned diagonally

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Catharsis

/kəˈθɑːr.sɪs/

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.

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Cathartic

/kəˈθɑːrtɪk/

Providing psychological relief through the expression of strong emotions.

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Cathexis

kæˈθɛksɪs

The investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea.

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Catoptromancy

/ˌkæ.tɒp.trəˈmæn.si/

A form of divination using mirrors or reflective surfaces to gain insight or predict the future.

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Causation

/kɔːˈzeɪʃən/

The action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.

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Caustic

/ˈkɔːstɪk/

able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

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Cavalcade

/ˈkævəlkeɪd/

A procession of people riding on horses or in horse-drawn vehicles.

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Caveat

/ˈkæviˌæt/

a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

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Caviar

ˈkæviˌɑr

Caviar is a luxury food consisting of the salted eggs (roe) of sturgeon and some other fish. It is o...

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Cavil

/ˈkæv.əl/

A trivial or minor objection.

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Cavort

/kəˈvɔːrt/

To leap or dance in a lively manner; to frolic.

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Cavorting

/kəˈvɔːrtɪŋ/

To jump or dance around excitedly.

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Celeripede

/sɛl.ə.ˈɹɪp.iːd/

A term used to describe a fast-moving vehicle or mode of transportation, often referring to bicycles...

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Celerity

/səˈlɛr.ɪ.ti/

swiftness of movement or action

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Cenotaph

/ˈsɛnəˌtæf/

A monument erected in honor of a person or group of persons whose remains are elsewhere.

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Censure

/ˈsɛnʃər/

The expression of formal disapproval.

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Censures

/ˈsɛnʃərz/

To express severe disapproval of someone or something, especially in a formal statement.

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Cephalgia

sə-ˈfal-jə

A medical term for a headache or pain in the head.

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Cerulean

/səˈruːliən/

a deep blue color, like that of a clear sky.

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Chagrin

/ʃəˈɡrɪn/

A feeling of distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

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Chalcedony

/kælˈsɛdəni/

A translucent to nearly opaque variety of silica, typically occurring in a bluish or grayish color, ...

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Challenge

/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.

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Change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The act or process of making something different from what it was before.

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Channel

/ˈtʃæn.əl/

A medium for communication or the means of conveying information.

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Chaos

/ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.

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Chaplain

/ˈʧæplɪn/

A clergyman or other religious leader designated to provide spiritual care and guidance, especially ...

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Character

/ˈkærɪktər/

A person in a novel, play, or movie.

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Charlatan

/ˈʃɑːrlətən/

A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill; a fraud.

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Charlatanry

/ˈʃɑːrləˌtænri/

The practice of deceiving others by pretending to have skills or knowledge that one does not possess...

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Chauffeur

ʃoˈfɜr

A person employed to drive a passenger motor vehicle.

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Chevalier

/ʃəˈvæl.jər/

A knight or a person granted an honorary title of knighthood

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Chiaroscuro

/ˌkiː.ə.rəˈskjʊə.roʊ/

The treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting.

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Chicanery

/ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.

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