English words starting with C

1,192 words starting with C with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 1 of 4.

• Cabalnoun(A secret political clique or faction.)
• CabotagenounThe transport of goods or passengers between two places within the same country, especia…
• CachenounA hidden store of valuables, supplies, or data kept for future use.
• CachetnounA quality that gives someone or something special respect, prestige, or admiration.
• CachinnateverbTo laugh very loudly or uncontrollably.
• Cackleverb(Laugh in a loud, harsh way.)
• CacographynounBad handwriting or poor spelling.
• CacophonousadjectiveMeaning: involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
• CacophonynounsA harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
• CadavernounA dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
• CadaverousadjectiveVery pale, thin, and looking like a corpse.
• CadencenounA rhythmic flow or sequence of sounds or movements.
• CadgeverbTo obtain something from someone by begging or taking advantage of their generosity.
• CadrenounA small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
• Caesar’s wifephrase(A person who is required to be above suspicion.)
• CahootsnounMeaning- Planning or doing something dishonest with somebody else.
• CajoleverbTo make somebody do something by talking to them and being very nice to them
• CalamitousadjectiveCausing great damage, loss, or disaster; disastrous. (?????????)
• CalcifyverbTo become hard by the deposit of calcium; to become rigid or fixed.
• CalderanounA large volcanic crater formed when the top of a volcano collapses after a major eruption.
• CalibernounThe quality, ability, or standard of a person or thing.
• CalibrateverbMake precise adjustments to a measuring instrument or system so it gives accurate results.
• CalibratedadjectiveMeaning: Carefully assessed, set, or adjusted.
• CalibrenounMeaning- The quality of something, especially a person’s ability.
• CaliginousadjectiveDark, misty, or obscure; lacking clarity or brightness.
• Call forPhrasal verbMake necessary/ publicly ask for or demand.
• Call forthverbMeaning: To cause (something) to come into action or existence.
• Call offverbPostpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled.
• CalligraphynounDecorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.
• CallousadjectiveNot caring about other people’s feelings, pain or problems.
• CallousnessnounMeaning: insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
• Callowadjective(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.
• CalumnyNounThe making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation.
• CamaraderienounMutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
• CameonounA brief appearance by a well-known person in a film, play, or other performance.
• CamouflageverbTo hide somebody/something/yourself by making them/it/yourself look like the things arou…
• CampaignnounA plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.
• CampaignedverbA plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.
• CampaigningnounA plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim.
• CampanilenounA bell tower, especially one standing separately from a church or other building.
• CanardnounAn unfounded rumor or fabricated story.
• CandescencenounThe state of glowing with intense light or heat; brilliant radiance or brightness. (????…
• CandidadjectiveTruthful and straightforward; frank.
• CandidacynounThe position or state of being a candidate for an election, job, or honor.
• CandidlyadverbMeaning: in an honest and straightforward way; frankly.
• CandorNounThe quality of being open, honest, and sincere in expression.
• CandournounThe quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression. (???????…
• CanineadjectiveRelating to dogs or animals of the dog family.
• CannibalnounA person who eats the flesh of other human beings.
• CannyadjectiveHaving or showing sharp judgment, especially in business or practical matters.
• CanonnounA set of accepted rules, standards, or important works (especially in art/literature); a…
• Canonsnouna generally accepted rule, standard or principle by which something is judged
• CanopynounA covering fixed over something, especially a decorative cloth cover or the leafy upper …
• CanorousadjectivePleasant, melodious, and musical in sound.
• CantankerousadjectiveBad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to deal with.
• CantonmentnounA military camp or permanent station where soldiers live.
• CanvassverbSolicit votes, opinions, or support; to discuss thoroughly.
• CanyonnounA deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a river.
• CapnounMeaning- An upper limit on an amount of money that can be spent or borrowed by a particu…
• CapabilitynounThe ability or power to do something.
• CapaciousadjectiveHaving a lot of space inside; roomy; able to hold a lot. (bahut zyada jagah wala / vishal)
• CaparisonverbTo dress in ornamental trappings.
• CaperverbLeap, dance, or move about in a playful and lively manner.
• CapitalismnounAn economic system in which trade, industry, and property are mainly controlled by priva…
• CapitalizeverbUse something to gain advantage; write in capital letters; provide capital for business.
• CapitulateverbTo stop resisting and accept someone
• CapitulationnounThe act of surrendering or giving up to an opponent or demand; acceptance of defeat. (??…
• CapricenounA sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour; a whimsical or impulsive decisio…
• CapriciousadjectiveShowing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour.
• CapsizeverbTo overturn in water, especially a boat.
• CapstonenounThe highest or final achievement that completes or crowns something.
• CaptiousadjectiveTending to find fault or raise petty objections.
• CaptivateverbAttract and hold the attention of; charm.
• CaptivatingadjectiveCapable of attracting and holding interest.
• CaptiveadjectiveMeaning: Imprisoned or confined.
• CaptivitynounThe act of putting somebody in prison or in another place from which they cannot escape.
• CaptureverbTo catch a person or an animal and keep them as a prisoner or shut them in a space that …
• CarafenounA glass container used for serving water, wine or other drinks.
• CarapacenounA hard protective shell covering the back of animals such as turtles, crabs and insects.
• CaravannounA group of people, animals, or vehicles travelling together.
• CarcassnounThe dead body of an animal.
• CarcinogennounA substance that can cause cancer.
• CardinaladjectiveMost important; fundamental.
• CardiologynounThe branch of medicine concerned with the heart, its functions, and its diseases.
• CareenverbTo move quickly and uncontrollably, often while swaying or tilting.
• Carewornadjective(tired and unhappy because of prolonged worry) चिन्तित/परेशान
• CaricaturenounA picture, description, or imitation that exaggerates a person’s features for comic effe…
• Carminenoun/adjectiveA vivid deep-red colour or pigment.
• CarnagenounThe killing of a large number of people.
• CarnaladjectiveRelated to physical desires and pleasures, especially sexual ones.
• CarnivorousadjectiveFeeding on the flesh of other animals.
• CaromverbTo strike and rebound off a surface or another object.
• CarouseverbTo drink alcohol and celebrate noisily and excessively.
• CarouselnounA merry-go-round at a fair.
• CarpverbTo complain constantly or find fault in a petty way.
• CarpingadjectiveMeaning: Difficult to please; critical.
• Carry the canidiomsTo take the blame for something, often another's mistakes or misdeeds:
• Cart BlanchenounThe complete freedom or authority to do whatever you like.
• CartelnounAn association of independent businesses formed to control prices and limit competition.
• CartographynounThe science or practice of drawing maps.
• CarveverbAn object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.
• Carve outphrasal verb(To establish a niche or role for oneself.)
• CarvedverbAn object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.
• CarvingnounAn object or design carved from a hard material as an artistic work.
• Cascadenoun/verbA small waterfall or a large amount of something falling or happening in quick succession.
• Cast a long shadowidiom(have considerable influence on other people or events)
• Cast a shadowidiomTo fill a place with sadness, grief, dread, or any strong negative emotion.
• Cast a shadow overidiomTo fill a place with sadness, grief, dread, or any strong negative emotion.
• CastawaysnounA person who has been shipwrecked and stranded in an isolated place.
• CastigateverbTo criticize someone severely; to scold harshly.
• CastigationnounThe act of severely criticizing or punishing someone.
• CastrationnounTo remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
• Casts its shadow onidiomsTo spoil a good situation with something unpleasant:
• CasualtiesnounLoss in numerical strength through any cause, as death, wounds, sickness, capture, or de…
• CasuistrynounThe use of clever but misleading reasoning, especially to justify questionable actions.
• CatachresisnounThe incorrect or strained use of a word; misuse of language or a mixed metaphor.
• CataclysmnounA sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or major change.
• CataclysmicadjectiveCausing sudden and violent change.
• CatacombnounAn underground passage or chamber used for burying dead bodies.
• CatafalquenounA decorated raised platform on which a coffin is placed during a funeral ceremony.
• Cataloguenouna list of works of art in an exhibition or collection, with detailed comments and explan…
• CatalystnounA person or thing that causes or speeds up an important change or reaction, without bein…
• CatapultverbTo throw, launch, or push something suddenly and forcefully.
• CataractnounA large waterfall or a sudden rush of water.
• CatastrophenounAn event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering.
• CatastrophicadjectiveExtremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.
• Catch- 22nounA dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually co…
• CatchphrasenounMeaning: a well-known sentence or phrase, especially one that is associated with a parti…
• CatechizeverbTo question someone systematically or closely, especially for instruction or examination.
• CategoricaladjectiveAbsolute and unambiguous; stated clearly without exception.
• CatenanounA connected series or chain.
• CaterverbProvide food, service, or what is needed.
• CaterwaulverbTo make a loud, shrill, and unpleasant wailing sound or complaint.
• CatharsisnounThe process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
• CatharticadjectiveProviding psychological relief by expressing strong emotions; emotionally cleansing or p…
• CathedralnounThe principal church of a bishop, usually a large and important church building.
• CathexisnounThe investment of mental or emotional energy in a person, object, or idea. (???? ???????…
• CatholicadjectiveUniversal in scope; including many different things or people.
• CaucusnounA meeting of members of a political party to choose candidates or decide policy; a group…
• Caught in the crossfireidiomTo be involved in a situation where people around you are arguing:
• CauldronnounA large metal pot used for cooking or boiling, often over an open fire.
• CausalitynounThe relationship between cause and effect, where one event leads to another.
• Cause celebrenounA controversial issue that attracts a great deal of public attention.
• CausticadjectiveSarcastic in a biting, hurtful way; or able to burn/corrode.
• CauterizeverbTo burn a wound or affected area to stop bleeding or infection.
• Cautionnouncare taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
• CautionedverbSay something as a warning.
• CautioningverbSay something as a warning.
• CautiousadjectiveSay something as a warning.
• CautiouslyadverbSay something as a warning.
• CavalcadenounA formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles.
• CavalieradjectiveNot caring enough about something important or about the feelings of other people.
• CavalierlyAdverbDisdainfully and negligently
• CavalrynounSoldiers who fight on horseback or in fast-moving military vehicles.
• CaveatnounA warning that particular things need to be considered before something can be done.
• Caveatednoun(A warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices)
• CaveatsnounA warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
• CavernousadjectiveVery large, deep, and hollow like a cave.
• CavilverbTo make petty or unnecessary objections; to raise trivial faults.
• CavortverbJump or dance around excitedly in a playful way.
• CeaseverbTo bring or come to an end; stop.
• CeasedverbCome or bring to an end.
• CeasefirenounA time when enemies agree to stop fighting, usually while a way is found to end the figh…
• CeaselessadjectiveConstant and unending.
• CeasingverbCome or bring to an end.
• CedeverbTo give somebody control of something or give them power, a right, etc., especially unwi…
• CeilingnounMeaning- The highest limit or amount of something.
• CelebratoryadjectiveConnected with celebration or expressing happiness on a special occasion.
• CelerityNounSwiftness of movement; quickness.
• CelestialadjectiveRelated to the sky, heaven, or outer space.
• CelibacynounThe state of remaining unmarried, especially for religious reasons; abstaining from sexu…
• CelibateadjectivePerson who abstains from marriage and sexual relations.
• CellularadjectiveRelating to, consisting of, or involving cells.
• Cementverbto make a relationship, an agreement, etc. stronger.
• CemeterynounA place where dead people are buried.
• CenotaphnounA monument built to honor a dead person whose body is buried elsewhere; an empty tomb.
• CensorverbTo remove the parts of a book, film, etc. that are considered to be offensive or a polit…
• CensoriousadjectiveSeverely critical of others; fault-finding.
• CensurenounMeaning: strong criticism or disapproval.
• CensusnounAn official count of a population.
• CentenariannounA person who is 100 years old or more.
• CentenaryadjectiveOf or relating to or completing a period of 100 years;
• CentralisedverbConcentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority.
• CentrifugaladjectiveMoving or directed away from the center.
• CentripetaladjectiveMoving or directed towards the centre.
• CenturionnounAn officer who commanded a unit of about one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
• CeramicadjectiveMade from clay that has been shaped and hardened by heating.
• CerebraladjectiveRelated to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional.
• CeremonialadjectiveRelating to or used for formal events, rituals, or ceremonies.
• CertainadjectiveWithout doubt.
• CertainlyadverbWithout doubt
• CertaintynounWithout doubt
• CertitudenounComplete certainty or firm belief that something is true.
• Ceruleannoun/adjectiveDeep blue in color, like a clear sky.
• CessationnounThe fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
• CesspoolnounA disgusting or corrupt place.
• Chafeverb/nounTo rub skin and make it sore; to feel irritated or impatient.
• ChaffnounWorthless things.
• ChagrinnounFeeling of distress or embarrassment because of failure or disappointment.
• ChalicenounA large ornamental cup, especially one used in religious ceremonies.
• Chalk outverbTo make a sketch or to make a plan.
• Challengenoun/verbA difficult task or situation that tests someone’s ability; to question or oppose someth…
• ChameleonnounA person who easily changes ideas, behavior, or appearance according to the situation; a…
• ChampionnounA person who wins a competition or strongly supports a cause.
• ChandlernounA person who makes or sells candles, or a dealer who supplies provisions and equipment, …
• ChantnounWords or phrases that a group of people shout or sing again and again.
• ChantedverbSay or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone.
• ChantingverbSay or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone.
• ChantsverbSay or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone.
• Chaosnouna complete lack of order.
• ChaoticAdjectiveWithout any order.
• ChaperonnounA person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.
• ChaperonenounA person who accompanies and supervises another person or group.
• CharverbPartially burn so as to blacken the surface./ (of an object) become blackened as a resul…
• CharacterizeverbDescribe the distinct nature or features of someone or something; be a typical feature of.
• CharadenounAn act or event that is false, pretending, or meant to deceive people.
• ChariotnounA two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, especially used in ancient warfare or races.
• CharismanounA special charm or magnetic appeal that inspires admiration or devotion in others. (????…
• CharismaticadjectiveMeaning: exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others.
• CharitableadjectiveGenerous in giving money, help or kindness to people in need.
• CharlatannounMeaning: a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.
• Charmnoun/verbThe quality of attracting or pleasing someone.
• ChartverbRecord the progress or development of.
• Charternoun(A written constitution or description of an organization's functions/ a document that p…
• Chartreusenoun/adjectiveA bright yellowish-green colour.
• CharyadjectiveCautious or suspicious about doing something; wary.
• ChasedverbPursue in order to catch or catch up with.
• ChasingverbPursue in order to catch or catch up with.
• ChasmnounA deep fissure or gap in the earth, rock, or another surface; a wide difference between …
• ChasteadjectivePure in thought or conduct, especially modest and abstaining from improper sexual relati…
• ChastenverbDiscipline or correct someone through punishment or suffering; to make less severe.
• ChasteningverbMeaning: (of a rebuke or misfortune) having a restraining or humbling effect.
• ChastiseverbReprimand or scold severely.
• ChastisementnounMeaning: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
• ChateaunounA large French country house or castle.
• Chattelnoun(in general use) a personal possession.
• ChatterverbMeaning: talk informally about unimportant matters.
• ChauffeurnounA person employed to drive a private car.
• Chauvinismnoun(Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or sex/ a narrow-minded con…
• ChauvinistnounA person with a prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind.
• Checkmatenoun/verbA position in chess in which a king is trapped and cannot escape defeat.
• CheekilyadverbIn a way that is rude and funny or annoying.
• CheeryadjectiveHappy and optimistic in manner or appearance.
• ChequeredadjectiveMarked by periods of varied fortune or discreditable incidents.
• CherishverbTo hold something dear; to feel or show great love, care, or appreciation for someone or…
• CherishedverbTo love somebody/something and look after him/her/it carefully.
• CherishesverbTo love somebody/something and look after him/her/it carefully
• Cherry-pickverbChoose and take only (the most beneficial or profitable items, opportunities, etc.) from…
• CherubicadjectiveHaving a sweet, innocent, and childlike beauty.
• ChiaroscuronounThe use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create depth …
• Chicanerynoun(The use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose.)
• Chicken outphrasal verb(To decide not to do something because you are too frightened)
• ChideverbScold or rebuke someone mildly.
• ChieftainnounThe leader or head of a group/a tribal chief or a village head.
• ChillingadjectiveMeaning: horrifying or frightening.
• ChillinglyadverbMeaning: In an unsettling or horrifying way.
• ChimeranounAn impossible idea or hope.
• ChimericaladjectiveExisting only as the product of imagination; highly unrealistic or fanciful.
• ChinknounA small narrow crack or opening.
• ChiselverbTo cut or shape wood, stone, or metal with a sharp tool.
• ChivalrousadjectiveCourteous and honorable, especially towards women; showing bravery and polite behavior.
• Chivalrynoun(Very honorable and courteous behavior)
• ChlorophyllnounThe green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
• ChokeverbTo have difficulty breathing because the throat or airway is blocked.
• ChokedverbHave severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a l…
• ChokingverbHave severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a l…
• CholericadjectiveEasily angered; bad-tempered; irritable.
• Choppyadjective(of a sea, lake, or river) having many small waves.
• ChoreographynounThe art of designing and arranging dance movements and steps for a performance.
• ChortleverbLaugh in a breathy, joyful way.
• ChorusnounA group of singers singing together; repeated words in a song.
• ChronicadjectivePersisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
• ChronicleverbRecord (a series of events) in a factual and detailed way.
• ChronologynounThe arrangement of events or dates in the order in which they happened.
• ChrysalisnounThe protected stage in which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly or moth.
• ChthonicadjectiveRelating to or inhabiting the underworld; connected with deities or spirits of the earth…
• Chuckleverb/nounTo laugh quietly or softly.
• ChuffedadjectiveVery pleased.
• Chugverb(To make slow but steady progress)
• ChunknounA fairly large amount of something.
• ChunkyadjectiveThick and heavy.
• ChurlishadjectiveRude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
• ChurlishlyadverbMeaning - In a rude or very unpleasant way.
• Churnverb/nounTo move or mix something vigorously; also, to undergo frequent replacement or turnover.
• Churningverb(To stir or agitate violently)
• ChutzpahnounExtreme confidence or shameless boldness, often considered rude or surprising.
• CimmerianadjectiveExtremely dark, gloomy, or depressing.
• CinematicadjectiveRelated to films or having the style and quality of a movie.
• CiphernounA secret way of writing a message in code.
• CircadianadjectiveRelating to the body
• CircuitousadjectiveLonger than the most direct way; roundabout or indirect.
• CirculateverbTo move around continuously or spread something among people.
• CircumambulateverbWalk all the way around something, especially as part of a ritual.
• CircumferencenounThe boundary or outer edge of a circle; the distance around a circle.
• CircumlocutionnounThe use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vag…
• CircumnavigateverbTravel all the way around (something, especially the world).
• CircumscribeverbRestricted or limited within boundaries.
• CircumscribedadjectiveRestricted or limited within boundaries.
• CircumscriptionnounThe act of limiting or defining boundaries; restriction.
• CircumspectadjectiveThinking very carefully about something before doing it, because there may be risks invo…