Words Starting with K

Explore 18 words beginning with the letter K. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Kairos

/ˈkaɪrɒs/

The opportune moment or right time for action.

EN → ZH

Kakistocracy

/ˌkækɪˈstɒkrəsi/

A government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens.

EN → ZH

Kaleidoscope

/kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

A toy consisting of a cylinder with mirrors and colored glass or paper held in place at one end, tha...

EN → ZH

Kaleidoscopic

/kəˌlaɪdəˈskɒpɪk/

Relating to or resembling a kaleidoscope; continually changing in pattern or color.

EN → ZH

Kalon

/ˈkeɪ.lɒn/

a term used to describe beauty that is not just physical but also involves moral and ethical qualiti...

EN → ZH

Kalopsia

/kəˈlɒp.sɪ.ə/

The delusion that things are more beautiful than they are.

EN → ZH

Katabasis

/ˌkætəˈbeɪsɪs/

A descent, especially in a mythological or spiritual context, often referring to a journey to the un...

EN → ZH

Keel

/kiːl/

The long, sturdy structure that runs along the bottom of a ship or boat, providing stability and str...

EN → ZH

Kenosis

/kəˈnəʊ.sɪs/

The theological concept of self-emptying, especially in reference to the incarnation of Christ, wher...

EN → ZH

Kerfuffle

/kərˈfʌfəl/

A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

EN → ZH

Kiln

/kɪln/

A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery, bricks, or glas...

EN → ZH

Kintsugi

/kɪnˈtsuːɡi/

The Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or plati...

EN → ZH

Kismet

/ˈkɪz.mɛt/

Fate or destiny, especially a predetermined course of events.

EN → ZH

Klagen

/ˈklaːɡn̩/

sich über etwas beschweren oder klagen; eine rechtliche Beschwerde einreichen

DE → AR

Klutz

/klʌts/

a clumsy person; someone who is awkward in movement or handling things.

EN → ZH

Klären

ˈklɛːʁən

eine Sache deutlich machen; etwas aufklären oder erklären.

DE → AR

Knavery

/ˈneɪ.vər.i/

Unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest behavior; trickery.

EN → ZH

Knell

/nɛl/

The sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral.

EN → ZH