English words starting with C

Marked or identified by a system of colors for easy recognition or classification.

A system of using different colors to identify, classify, or emphasize different items, categories, or types of information.

(of clothes, furnishings, etc.) having colors that are carefully chosen to match or look good together

A substance used to give color to something, such as a dye, pigment, or ink.

the natural colors and patterns on something, especially an animal or plant

elaborate ornamentation of a vocal melody, especially in operatic singing.

Relating to or affecting both the colon and the rectum.

having a color or a particular color

A pencil with a colored core, used for drawing and writing.

having bright colors or a lot of different colors

In a way that has bright colors or a lot of different colors.

the act or method of applying color

A person who uses color, especially an artist or designer who is skilled in combining colors.

Relating to the use of color, especially in a distinctive or effective way in painting, music, or other arts.

(of a black-and-white image) having had color added

having no color

extremely large or great

To an extremely great or vast degree; enormously.

a person or thing of great size, importance, or ability

A surgical operation in which a piece of the colon is diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall to bypass a damaged part of the colon.

The first milk produced by a mammal, especially a cow or human, after giving birth. It is rich in antibodies and nutrients.

the appearance that something has as a result of reflecting light

having a colour or colours, especially a colour other than black or white

having many different colours; bright with many colours

the process or art of applying colour

A young male horse, especially one less than four years old.

(of a young person) energetic but awkward in movement or behavior.

a structure with many small recesses for holding urns containing the ashes of cremated people.

of or relating to the united states or the american continents, especially following the voyages of christopher columbus.

a plant of the buttercup family, with showy flowers that have backward-pointing spurs and slender, divided leaves.

a tall, solid, vertical post, usually round and made of stone, used to support a building or as a decoration

having the form of a column; arranged in columns.

Having columns.

A journalist who writes a regular series of articles for a newspaper or magazine, often expressing personal opinions.

A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.

A flat, round griddle, typically made of clay or metal, used in Mexico and Central America for cooking tortillas and other foods.

A commander or commandant, especially in Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian-speaking contexts, often used for a military or political leader.

in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period, typically from illness or injury.

A flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal with a row of thin teeth, used for tidying and arranging your hair.

A hairstyle in which hair from one side of the head is combed over the top of the head to cover a bald area.

fighting, especially during a war

Prepared and equipped for immediate military action or battle.

Connected with or resulting from fighting in a war or battle.

a person or group that fights or takes part in a war or battle.

Ready or eager to fight or argue.

a ready disposition to fight or argue; an aggressive or quarrelsome attitude.

Having had a comb drawn through to tidy or arrange the hair or fibers.

A person or machine that combs wool or other fibers to prepare them for spinning.

the act of joining or mixing two or more things together to form a single unit

relating to or involving the selection, arrangement, or combination of elements from a set.

To join or mix two or more things together to form a single unit.

Made by joining two or more things or people together; united.

Describing a power generation system that uses two or more thermodynamic cycles in sequence, where the waste heat from one cycle is used to power another, thereby increasing overall efficiency.

The act of untangling, arranging, or searching through hair or fibers with a comb.

Joining or merging together to form a single unit or substance.

A combination of different things, especially a small meal consisting of several items served together.

to catch fire and be destroyed or damaged

able to catch fire and burn easily

The process of burning something.

a chamber or device in which fuel is burned to produce hot gas, especially as part of a jet engine or gas turbine.

to move or travel towards the speaker or with the speaker

A tool, typically a ratcheted clamp, used for pulling or holding objects together.

Describing a victory or success achieved after being in a losing position.

something that is intended to persuade or attract someone, especially in a dishonest or insincere way

A return to a previously successful position, status, or level of performance.

a person whose job is to entertain people by making them laugh, especially by telling jokes or funny stories

Relating to or characteristic of comedy; funny or amusing.

A female actor who performs comedy.

a situation that is less exciting, successful, or important than a previous one, often causing disappointment.

a play, film, or television program that is intended to make people laugh, especially one with a happy ending.

A film, television program, or play that combines elements of both comedy and drama.

pleasant to look at; attractive

A person who arrives somewhere, especially a person who is new to a place or activity.

Suitable or safe to be eaten; edible.

food and drink; provisions.

a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a ‘tail’ of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.

Resembling or characteristic of a comet, especially in appearance or movement.

Relating to or resembling a comet.

A punishment or fate that someone deserves, especially for arrogant or bad behavior.

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

Allowing you to feel physically relaxed and content; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.

Having an appearance that suggests comfort, ease, or a lack of strain.

In a way that provides physical ease and relaxation.

A thick, warm covering for a bed, filled with soft material.

Providing comfort; making someone feel less worried, sad, or upset.

In a way that provides comfort or reassurance.

Providing no comfort; bleak, cheerless, or physically uncomfortable.

a tall plant of the borage family with large hairy leaves and clusters of purplish or white bell-shaped flowers, often used in herbal medicine.

comfortable in a pleasant, relaxed, or informal way

causing laughter or amusement; funny

A magazine or book that contains stories told through a series of drawings, typically with text in speech bubbles.

A sequence of drawings in boxes that tell an amusing story, typically printed in newspapers or magazines.

Causing laughter or amusement; funny.

In a way that causes laughter or amusement; humorously.

(of a period of time) approaching; about to happen

Relating to or marking the transition from childhood to adulthood

an atmosphere of social harmony and mutual courtesy, especially between different groups or nations.

A device or system for communication, especially one used in science fiction for direct audio or video contact.

A punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence or separating items in a list.

to give an order or instruction with authority

Relating to a strict, centralized system of management where orders flow from the top down and subordinates are expected to obey without question.

An officer in charge of a particular force, institution, or place, especially a military academy or prison.

To take control of something, especially private property, for military or public use, usually by force or authority.

to take control of something, especially private property, for military or public use, usually by force or official order.

A person in authority, especially over a body of troops or a military operation.

the officer who holds the supreme command of a nation's military forces.

Having a position of authority; giving orders.

In a way that shows authority and expects to be obeyed.

A divine rule or law, especially one of the Ten Commandments in the Bible.

A soldier who is specially trained for carrying out quick, difficult raids

To recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony.

An action, ceremony, or service that honors and remembers a person or event from the past.

Made, done, or held to officially remember and honor a person or event.

to begin something

the beginning of something

To formally praise someone or something, especially in public.

deserving praise or approval

In a way that deserves praise or approval.

An official statement praising someone, especially someone who has been brave or very successful.

Past tense and past participle of 'commend'. To formally or officially praise someone or something.