English words starting with C

Relating to or used in formal religious or public events.

in a way that relates to or is used in a ceremony or formal ritual.

Very polite or formal, especially in an exaggerated way.

In a very polite and formal way, often following strict rules of ceremony or etiquette.

A formal public or religious event performed on a special occasion, following a set of established rituals.

Any of a genus (Cereus) of cacti, typically having tall, columnar, ribbed stems and large, usually white, night-blooming flowers.

of a bright, clear red colour like that of a cherry.

(informal) A certificate or official document attesting to a fact, qualification, or completion of a course.

known to be true or existing, but not specified in detail

used to emphasize that something is true or will happen.

the state of being completely confident or having no doubt

Officially recognized as having met a specific standard or requirement, especially in a professional or legal context.

In a manner that can be officially confirmed or verified.

An official document that states that a fact is true, especially one that shows someone has successfully completed a course of study or passed an examination.

The action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement.

officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards.

to state officially that something is true or correct, especially by providing a formal document.

Serving to confirm or guarantee the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

a writ or order by which a higher court reviews a case tried in a lower court.

A feeling of absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.

of a deep sky-blue colour

the yellow, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal; earwax.

Relating to the neck or the cervix.

the narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Relating to or involving the surgical procedure for delivering a baby by cutting through the walls of the abdomen and uterus.

a soft, silver-white, highly reactive metallic element of the alkali metal group, used in photoelectric cells and atomic clocks.

A tax, levy, or rate.

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory by a state.

an underground container or pit for the storage of liquid waste and sewage.

any marine mammal of the order cetacea, which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

A dish of raw fish or seafood marinated in citrus juice, especially lime or lemon, and typically mixed with onions, chili peppers, and herbs.

A type of chlorofluorocarbon, a compound formerly used as a refrigerant and aerosol propellant but now largely banned due to its damaging effect on the ozone layer.

A fast, rhythmic ballroom dance of Latin American origin, with a triple step pattern.

A fast, rhythmic ballroom dance of Latin American origin, with a triple step pattern.

A small piece of paper or cardboard produced when a hole is punched in paper or a card.

Of or relating to the country of Chad, its people, or their culture.

a large piece of cloth that some Muslim women wear to cover their head and upper body, leaving only the face visible

A large, family-controlled business conglomerate in South Korea.

to become annoyed or impatient

(of skin) sore and red because of being rubbed

The outer seed coverings and other debris separated from seeds during threshing.

Making light, teasing, or good-natured jokes; bantering.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction.

a feeling of being disappointed, annoyed, or embarrassed, especially because something has not happened in the way you wanted

feeling distressed or humiliated

A series of connected metal links or rings used for fastening, pulling, or restraining.

A type of fence or fabric made of wire twisted together in a diamond-shaped pattern.

A type of flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings.

A person who smokes cigarettes continuously, typically lighting the next one from the previous one.

(of a person) smoking cigarettes continuously, typically lighting the next one from the previous one.

fastened or secured with a chain or chains.

A toothed ring on a bicycle that is attached to the cranks and drives the chain.

A power tool consisting of a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain driven by a motor, used for cutting wood.

One of the two frame tubes on a bicycle that run from the bottom bracket to the rear dropouts, supporting the rear axle.

A separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.

The upright part of a chair that supports a person's back.

A series of chairs hanging from a moving cable, used for carrying people, especially skiers, up a mountain.

A person, especially a man, who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or company.

The position or period of being a chairman or chairwoman.

a person in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization

a woman who is the leader of a meeting, committee, company, or organization

a light, open carriage for one or two people, typically pulled by a single horse.

(in yoga and other indian traditions) one of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number.

Relating to the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451) or its definitions of the dual nature of Christ.

a type of quartz that has a very fine crystalline structure, typically translucent and occurring in a wide variety of colors and forms.

Of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people, language, or culture.

A wooden house with a steep, sloping roof, common in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland.

a large, decorative cup, typically used for drinking wine, especially in religious ceremonies.

A soft white or grey rock formed from the shells of very small sea creatures, often used for writing or drawing.

of a very pale, dull, or flat white colour, resembling the colour of chalk.

a large, dark board for writing on with chalk, used especially in schools

resembling or containing chalk; white and powdery.

a loaf of white leavened bread, often braided, traditionally baked to celebrate the jewish sabbath and other holidays.

An invitation or demand to someone to prove or justify something, especially in a competitive or aggressive context.

having a physical or mental disability

a person or thing that competes with someone else in order to gain their position or title.

difficult in an interesting or enjoyable way; testing one's abilities.

in a way that tests someone's abilities or determination; in a demanding or difficult manner.

A room used for a particular purpose, especially a private room or a meeting room for a group of people.

A form of classical music written for a small group of instruments, traditionally intended for performance in a private room rather than a large concert hall.

Having compartments or separate enclosed spaces.

A high-ranking officer who manages the household of a sovereign or noble.

a woman whose job is to clean and tidy bedrooms, especially in a hotel.

a bowl kept in a bedroom, used as a toilet, especially in the past.

a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp, giving a muted, mottled appearance.

a type of lizard that can change the colour of its skin to match its surroundings.

changing often, especially in appearance, mood, or behavior, to suit different situations

A symmetrical sloping surface at an edge or corner, often at a 45-degree angle.

a type of small mountain antelope found in europe and southwestern asia.

A small plant with white and yellow flowers that are often used to make a herbal tea.

to bite or chew food noisily

a type of expensive french white wine that has many bubbles and is often drunk on special occasions

having the pale golden-yellow or beige color typical of champagne wine.

An extensive area of flat, open land; a plain.

a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport

a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport or game

Of a quality or standard high enough to win a championship; excellent enough to compete for the highest title.

The possibility of something happening, especially something good or desirable.

the part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir, and typically separated from the nave by steps or a screen.

the building or room where a chancellor has their office.

a senior state or legal official, in various countries often the head of the government or a minister.

A court of equity in the English legal system, historically presided over by the Lord Chancellor.

Involving chance or luck; uncertain and possibly dangerous.

a large, decorative light that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for several light bulbs or candles.

to become different, or to make someone or something different

The act or process of informing an organization that one's address has changed.

A pitch in baseball thrown with the same arm action as a fastball but at a slower speed, intended to disrupt the batter's timing.

the quality of being likely to change or the fact of changing often

likely to change; often changing

having been made or become different

never changing; remaining the same

A child believed to have been secretly substituted by fairies for the parents' real child in infancy.

A complete change from one system, method, or activity to another.

a person or thing that changes something

In the process of becoming different; not constant or fixed.

A long, narrow passage that water or other liquids can flow along.

Directed or guided something along a particular path or course.

A person who acts as a medium for conveying information or energy from a spiritual or non-physical source.

The act or process of conveying or directing something along a particular course or through a medium.