English words starting with C

The action or process of forming, directing into, or providing with a channel or channels.

A French song, typically from the late medieval or Renaissance period, often with a simple, lyrical style.

To sing or say a piece of religious music or a slogan in a repetitive, rhythmic way.

A person who chants or sings, especially in a religious service.

An edible woodland mushroom with a yellow funnel-shaped cap and a distinctive fruity smell.

a female singer, especially one who sings in a nightclub or cabaret.

A song with a strong rhythm sung by sailors while they worked.

The act of saying or singing a word or phrase repeatedly, often in a religious or rhythmic manner.

a state of complete confusion and disorder

In a state of complete confusion and disorder; lacking any order or organization.

In a manner that is completely confused and lacking any order or organization.

A man or boy.

a dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs and thorny bushes, characteristic of dry regions in southwestern north america.

A type of flat, unleavened bread from India, made from whole-wheat flour and cooked on a griddle.

A small, inexpensive booklet of popular literature, poetry, or folk tales.

a hat, especially one that is stylish or formal.

A small building or room for Christian worship, typically one attached to a private house, institution, or larger church.

An older or more experienced person who accompanies and supervises a young person or a group of young people, especially in a social situation.

an older person, especially a woman, who accompanies a young unmarried woman in public to ensure proper behavior

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, regiment, etc.

The office, position, or work of a chaplain.

resembling or characteristic of the style, mannerisms, or themes associated with the english comic actor and filmmaker charlie chaplin.

(of skin or lips) rough, dry, and cracked, especially from exposure to cold weather or wind.

A small stick of a waxy substance used to prevent or soothe sore or cracked lips.

any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually with a number or title

of or relating to each; each

A person whose job is to do cleaning and other practical tasks in a house or other building.

(of food) cooked over a grill using charcoal as the heat source.

the particular combination of qualities in a person or place that makes them different from others

Helping to develop strength and good qualities of character, especially through facing difficulties or challenges.

Describing a story, film, or play in which the plot is primarily shaped by the internal development, motivations, and choices of the characters, rather than by external events or action sequences.

To describe the character or qualities of someone or something.

typical of a particular person, place, or thing

in a way that is typical of a particular person, place, or thing

The way in which a writer makes a person in a book, film, or play seem like a real person.

To describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.

Lacking any interesting or distinctive qualities; dull and unremarkable.

Relating to or concerned with the study or analysis of character, especially personal character and its development.

an act or event that is clearly false and meant to deceive or hide the truth

A game in which players try to guess a word or phrase from the actions of another player who is not allowed to speak.

A hard black substance made by burning wood slowly in an oven with little air, used as a fuel or for drawing.

of a dark gray color like that of charcoal

a french style of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, galantines, ballotines, pâtés, and confit.

A type of beet with large leaves and thick stalks that are eaten as a vegetable.

A type of green-skinned grape used to make white wine.

to ask an amount of money for something, especially a service or activity

(of a device, especially a type of semiconductor image sensor) operating by the transfer of electric charge between adjacent capacitors.

(of a battery or electrical device) having stored energy and ready to work.

a device for charging a battery or battery-powered piece of equipment.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'charge'. It can mean the act of demanding or setting a price for something.

a two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times in battle and for racing.

a person who drives a chariot.

A special personal quality or power of an individual making them capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people.

a powerful personal quality that makes other people feel attracted and impressed by you

Possessing a compelling charm or appeal that inspires devotion in others.

relating to the assistance of those in need

in a kind and generous way towards other people

An organization that helps people in need, for example by providing money, food, or medical care.

a person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than they really have, especially in medicine or health.

the power of pleasing or attracting people through personality or beauty

feeling or showing great pleasure and delight.

A person who uses charm to please or influence people.

very pleasant or attractive, and able to win people's affection or admiration

in a pleasant, attractive, or delightful way

lacking charm or pleasantness; unattractive or dull.

Relating to or used as a burial place or a repository for dead bodies.

blackened or burned by fire or extreme heat

A drawing that shows information in a simple way, often using lines, curves, etc.

A recording, such as a song or album, that is at the top of the music popularity charts.

(especially of a song or album) having reached the highest position in the sales charts.

(of an area) having had a map or chart made of it.

A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which a body such as a city, company, or university is founded and its rights and privileges defined.

A publicly funded independent school established by teachers, parents, or community groups under the terms of a charter with a local or national authority.

(of a professional person or body) having attained a charter and the professional status it grants.

Present participle or gerund of 'chart'. The act of making a map, plan, or detailed record of information.

An electronic device, typically used in marine navigation, that combines a GPS receiver with a digital chart display to show a vessel's position and course.

A pale yellow or green color

cautious and careful about avoiding risks or dangers

to run after someone or something in order to catch them

A person or thing that chases or pursues.

The act of pursuing someone or something.

a very deep crack or opening in the ground

A gliding step in ballet or dancing in which one foot displaces the other.

the metal frame of a vehicle, on which the body is built

Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.

in a morally pure or decent manner, especially in matters of sex.

to make someone feel sorry for something they have done

made to feel subdued or humbled, especially after a strong emotion such as pride or anger.

to criticize someone severely

to criticize someone severely for doing something wrong

the act of criticizing or punishing someone severely

the state of not having sex with anyone, or only having sex with the person you are married to, especially because of your religious beliefs

A sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest celebrating the Eucharist.

To talk in a friendly and informal way.

a large country house or castle in france

the female owner, or the wife of the owner, of a large house or castle.

An item of property other than real estate; a movable possession.

To talk quickly or continuously, usually about things that are not important.

a person who talks a lot, especially about unimportant things.

Talking rapidly, incessantly, or about trivial things

The present participle or gerund of 'chat', meaning to talk in a friendly and informal way.

tending to talk a lot in a friendly, informal way

a person whose job is to drive a car for someone else

(of a vehicle) operated by a paid driver, typically for a private individual.

Describing a vehicle driven by a paid driver, especially for a private passenger.

excessive and unreasonable belief in the superiority of one's own nation, group, or gender.

a person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to their own group, gender, or cause, often with contempt for others.

having or showing an excessive and aggressive belief in the superiority of one's own group, especially one's nation or gender.

To chew something, especially tobacco, without swallowing it.

a pale green, pear-shaped tropical fruit with a single large seed and a mild flavor, eaten as a vegetable.

low in price; costing little money

appearing to be of low quality or value; seeming inexpensive or poorly made.

To make something seem less valuable or respected

The process of making something lower in price or value.

in a way that costs little money

The quality of being low in price and good value for money.

A person who is unwilling to spend money; a miserly or stingy person.

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, examination, or contest.

Acted dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage.

A person who acts dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.