Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

chary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈtʃɛəri/
सतर्क (satark)

cautious or wary about doing something

"She was chary of investing in the new business venture."

"वह नए व्यवसाय में निवेश करने के प्रति सतर्क थी।" (Vah naye vyavsay mein nivesh karne ke prati satark thi.)
Chaste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/tʃeɪst/
पवित्र (pavitra)

abstaining from sexual relations; pure or simple in style

"She lived a chaste life devoted to her faith."

"वह अपने विश्वास के प्रति समर्पित एक पवित्र जीवन जीती थी।" (Wah apne vishwas ke prati samarpit ek pavitra jeevan jeeti thi.)
chasten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/
दंडित करना / दबाना (dandit karna / dabana)

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

"The coach chastened the team after their poor performance."

"कोच ने उनकी खराब प्रदर्शन के बाद टीम को दंडित किया।" (Coach ne unki kharab performance ke baad team ko dandit kiya.)
chattel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈtʃæt.əl/
चाल संपत्ति / व्यक्तिगत संपत्ति (chaal sampatti / vyaktigat sampatti)

a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves

"In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners."

"अतीत में, दासों को उनके मालिकों की चाल संपत्ति माना जाता था।" (Ateet mein, daason ko unke maalikon ki chaal sampatti maana jaata tha.)
cherubic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/tʃəˈruːbɪk/
देवदूत जैसा (devdhoot jaisa)

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

"The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart."

"बच्चे के चेहरे पर एक देवदूत जैसा मुस्कान था, जिसने सभी का दिल छू लिया।" (Bacche ke chehre par ek devdhoot jaisa muskaan tha, jisne sabhi ka dil chhoo liya.)
chevron definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈʃɛvrən/
वी-आकार का चिन्ह (vi-aakaar ka chinh)

A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.

"The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve."

"सार्जेंट की यूनिफॉर्म में बाजू पर तीन शेव्रन थे।" (Saarjent ki uniform mein baazu par teen shevron the.)
chiaroscuro definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/
प्रकाश और अंधकार के बीच तीव्र विपरीतता (prakash aur andhkar ke beech teevra vipareetata)

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

"The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face."

"कला के कृतियों में चेहरों को उजागर करने के लिए चियारोस्कुरो का उपयोग किया गया।" (kala ke krityon mein chehron ko ujagar karne ke liye chiyaroskuro ka upyog kiya gaya.)
chicanery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/
धोखाधड़ी (dhokhadhadi)

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

"The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election."

"राजनीतिज्ञ पर चुनाव जीतने के लिए धोखाधड़ी का आरोप लगाया गया था।" (raajneetik par chunaav jeetne ke liye dhokhadhadi ka aarop lagaya gaya tha.)
chiffon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ʃɪˈfɒn/
शिफॉन कपड़ा (shifon kapda)

A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.

"She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party."

"उसने पार्टी में एक खूबसूरत शिफॉन ड्रेस पहनी थी।" (usne party mein ek khoobsurat shifon dress pehni thi.)
chimera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/kaɪˈmɪərə/
कल्पित राक्षस / माया (kalpit rakshas / maya)

A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.

"The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera."

"एक आदर्श समाज का विचार अक्सर एक काइमेरा होता है।" (ek aadarsh samaj ka vichar aksar ek kaimera hota hai.)
chimerical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/kaɪˈmɛrɪkəl/
काल्पनिक (kalpanik)

Imaginary, fanciful, or wildly unrealistic; existing only in the imagination.

"His chimerical plans for building a city on the moon fascinated the young engineers."

"उसके चाइमेरिकल योजना चाँद पर एक शहर बनाने के लिए युवा इंजीनियरों को मोहित कर दिया।" (Uske chimerical yojna chand par ek shahar banane ke liye yuva engineers ko mohit kar diya.)
noun C2
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/
कामिनी (kamini)

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

"The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers."

"कामिनी के पौधे ने छोटे सफेद फूलों के गुच्छे उत्पन्न किए।" (Kamini ke paudhe ne chhote safed phoolon ke guchhe utpann kiye.)
noun C2
/ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/
गुड़हल (gudhal)

a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors

"The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house."

"चमकीले लाल गुड़हल के फूलों ने घर के प्रवेश द्वार को सजाया।" (Chamkile lal gudhal ke phoolon ne ghar ke pravesh dwar ko sajaya.)
chiromancy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/
हाथ देख कर भविष्यवाणी (haath dekh kar bhavishyavani)

The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.

"The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers."

"बूढ़ी महिला काइरोमैंसी का अभ्यास करती थीं और यात्रियों के लिए भविष्यवाणियाँ बताती थीं।" (Boodhi mahila kairomancy ka abhyas karti thin aur yatrion ke liye bhavishyavaniyan batati thin.)
noun C2
/kɪˈrɒpədɪst/
पैरों का डॉक्टर (pairon ka doctor)

A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.

"The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses."

"किरोपोडिस्ट ने उसकी दर्दनाक कॉर्न्स और कॉलस का इलाज किया।" (Chiropodist ne uski dardnaak corns aur calluses ka ilaaj kiya.)
choleric definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈkɒlərɪk/
चिड़चिड़ा (chichida)

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

"His choleric nature often got him into arguments."

"उसका चिड़चिड़ा स्वभाव अक्सर उसे बहसों में डाल देता था।" (uska chichida swabhav aksar use behason mein daal deta tha.)
chortle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈtʃɔːrtl/
ख़ुशी से हंसना (khushi se hansna)

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

"The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks."

"दर्शकों ने कॉमेडियन की चतुर टिप्पणियों पर ख़ुशी से हंसी" (Darshako ne comedian ki chatur tippaniyon par khushi se hansi)
christendom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkrɪsəndəm/
ईसाई समाज (isaai samaaj)

the worldwide body or community of Christians

"The news spread quickly across Christendom."

"समाचार तेजी से पूरे ईसाई समाज में फैल गया।" (Samaachaar tezi se poore isaai samaaj mein fail gaya.)
chromatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/krəˈmætɪk/
रंग संबंधी (rang sambandhi)

Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.

"The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts."

"कलाकार ने जीवंत विपरीत बनाने के लिए एक क्रोमैटिक पैलेट का उपयोग किया।" (Kalaakar ne jeevant vipareet banane ke liye ek chromatic palette ka upyog kiya.)
chronometer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/krəˈnɒmɪtər/
क्रोनोमीटर (kronomitar)

An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.

"The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea."

"नाविक ने समुद्र में अपनी स्थिति निर्धारित करने के लिए क्रोनोमीटर पर निर्भर किया।" (Navik ne samudra mein apni sthiti nirdharit karne ke liye kronomitar par nirbhar kiya.)
churl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/tʃɜːrl/
बदतमीज़ व्यक्ति (charl)

A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

"The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy."

"वेटर इतना बदतमीज़ था कि ग्राहक नाखुश होकर चले गए।" (vetar itna badtamiz tha ki grahak nakhush hokar chale gaye.)
churlish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
असभ्य (asabhya)

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

"It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation."

"उसका अच्छे निमंत्रण को नकारना असभ्यता होगी।" (Uska achhe nimantran ko nakarna asabhyata hogi.)
Churning stick definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/
चरणिंग स्टिक (churning stick)

a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids

"Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter."

"दादी ने ताजा मक्खन बनाने के लिए चर्निंग स्टिक का इस्तेमाल किया।" (dadi ne taja makkhan banane ke liye churning stick ka istemal kiya.)
ciliated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/
सूक्ष्म बाल जैसी संरचनाएँ (sookshm baal jaise sanrachnaayein)

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

"The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs."

"श्वसन नलिका में सिलिएटेड कोशिकाएँ श्लेष्मा को फेफड़ों से बाहर निकालने में मदद करती हैं।" (Shwasan nalkika mein ciliated koshikaayein shleshma ko fefdon se baahar nikaalne mein madad karti hain.)
cineast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɪniæst/
सिनेमाई प्रेमी (cinemai premee)

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

"As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films."

"एक सच्चे सिनियास्ट के रूप में, वह अधिकांश सप्ताहांत क्लासिक फिल्में देखती है।" (ek sachche cineast ke roop mein, vah adhikansh saptahant classic filmein dekhti hai.)
circlet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈsɜːrklət/
टियारा (sarklet)

A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.

"The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead."

"राजकुमारी ने अपने माथे पर एक सुनहरा टियारा पहना।" (Rajkumari ne apne mathhe par ek sunahara tiyara pehna.)
circuitous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
विकट मार्ग (vikat maarg)

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

"He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic."

"उसने यातायात से बचने के लिए विकट मार्ग लिया।" (Usne yaatayaat se bachne ke liye vikat maarg liya.)
circumlocution definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/
वाग्विलंब (waghvilaamb)

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

"The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution."

"राजनेता का भाषण वाग्विलंब से भरा हुआ था।" (Rajneta ka bhashan waghvilaamb se bhara hua tha.)
circumnavigate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/
पृथ्वी का चक्कर लगाना (prithvi ka chakkar lagana)

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

"Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe."

"मैजेलन था पहला जिसने पृथ्वी का चक्कर काटा।" (Magellan tha pehla jisne prithvi ka chakkar kaata.)
circumscribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/
सीमित करना (seemit karna)

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

"The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee."

"नियमों से समिति की शक्तियों को सीमित कर दिया गया।" (Niyamon se samiti ki shaktiyon ko seemit kar diya gaya.)
circumscribed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/
सीमित (seemit)

restricted or limited in scope or freedom

"Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules."

"उसकी पसंद की स्वतंत्रता सामाजिक नियमों द्वारा सीमित थी।" (Uski pasand ki svatantrata samajik niyamon dwara seemit thi.)
circumspect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈsɜːrkəmspekt/
सतर्क (satark)

careful and unwilling to take risks; cautious

"He was circumspect in his business dealings."

"वह अपने व्यापारिक सौदों में सतर्क था।" (Vah apne vyaparik saudon mein satark tha.)
circumspection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən
सतर्कता, जोखिम लेने से बचना (satarkata, jokhim lene se bachna)

The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.

"His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made."

"उसकी सतर्कता ने सुनिश्चित किया कि कोई गलती नहीं हुई।" (Uski satarkata ne sunishchit kiya ki koi galti nahi hui.)
clairvoyance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/klɛərˈvɔɪəns/
दूरदृष्टि (durdrishti)

the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight

"She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future."

"उसने दावा किया कि उसे दूरदृष्टि है और उसने भविष्यवाणी की।" (Usne dawa kiya ki use durdrishti hai aur usne bhavishyavani ki.)
clairvoyant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C2
/klɛərˈvɔɪənt/
दूरदर्शी (klairvoyant)

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

"The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon."

"उस दूरदर्शी ने भविष्यवाणी की कि वह जल्द ही विदेश जाएगी।" (Us dooradarshi ne bhavishyavani ki ki vah jald hi videsh jaayegi)
clamorous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈklæmərəs/
कोलाहलपूर्ण (kolahalpurn)

making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily

"The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band."

"कोलाहलपूर्ण दर्शकों ने बैंड से एक और गीत की मांग की।" (Kolahalpurn darshako ne band se ek aur geet ki mang ki.)
clangor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklæŋər/
ध्वनि, ध्वनि का शोर (dhvani, dhvani ka shor)

A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.

"The clangor of the church bells filled the town square."

"चर्च की घंटियों का शोर शहर के चौक में गूंज रहा था।" (Church ki ghantiyon ka shor shahar ke chauk mein goonj raha tha.)
clapper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklæpər/
घंटी का भीतर का धातु का टुकड़ा (ghanti ka bhitar ka dhatu ka tukda)

The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.

"The clapper inside the bell was broken."

"घंटी के भीतर का क्लैपर टूट गया था।" (Ghanti ke bhitar ka clapper toot gaya tha.)
Clarion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈklæriən/
जोरदार और स्पष्ट, जैसे एक तुरही की आवाज़ (jordar aur spashth, jaise ek turahi ki awaaz)

Loud and clear, like the sound of a trumpet; strongly expressed.

"The leader’s clarion call for unity inspired the crowd."

"नेता की एकता के लिए जोरदार अपील ने भीड़ को प्रेरित किया।" (Neta ki ekta ke liye jordar apeel ne bheed ko prerit kiya.)
clavicle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklævɪkəl/
कॉलरबोन (kolarbon)

the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum

"He fractured his clavicle in the accident."

"उसने दुर्घटना में अपनी कॉलरबोन फ्रैक्चर कर दी।" (Usne durghatna mein apni kolarbon fracture kar di.)
adjective C2
/ˈklɛmənt/
दयालु / कोमल (dayalu / komal)

mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant

"The prisoners hoped for a clement judge."

"कैदी एक दयालु जज की उम्मीद कर रहे थे।" (Kaidi ek dayalu jajj ki ummid kar rahe the.)
noun C2
/ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/
चढ़ाई करने वाली लैंग लैंग (chadhai karne wali lang lang)

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

"The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers."

"चढ़ाई करने वाली लैंग लैंग लता सुंदर खुशबूदार फूल उत्पन्न करती है।" (chadhai karne wali lang lang lata sundar khushbudar phool utpann karti hai.)
Climbing-fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/
चढ़ाई करने वाली मछली (chadhai karne wali machhli)

a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods

"The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees."

"चढ़ाई करने वाली मछली एक तालाब से दूसरे तालाब में पेड़ों पर चढ़कर जा सकती है।" (chadhai karne wali machhli ek talab se doosre talab mein pedon par chadhkar ja sakti hai)
clime definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/klaɪm/
जलवायु क्षेत्र (jalvayu kshetra)

A region defined by its climate.

"He traveled to warmer climes during the winter."

"वह सर्दी में गर्म जलवायु वाले क्षेत्रों में यात्रा करता था।" (Vah sardi mein garm jalvayu wale kshetron mein yatra karta tha.)
clipper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklɪpər/
क्लिपर / कटर यंत्र (clipar / katar yantra)

a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century

"The barber used clippers to trim his hair."

"बारबर ने अपने बाल काटने के लिए क्लिपर का इस्तेमाल किया।" (Barbar ne apne baal katne ke liye clipar ka istemal kiya.)
cloister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklɔɪstər/
मठ की बरामदा (math ki baramda)

a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

"The monks walked silently through the cloister."

"संत मठ की बरामदे में चुपचाप चल रहे थे।" (Sant math ki baramda mein chupchup chal rahe the.)
adjective C2
/ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/
हवाएँ से विपरीत पाल की दिशा में नाव चलाना (hawaen se viprit pal ki disha mein naav chalana)

of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

"The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves."

"याच पानी में लहरों के बीच क्लोज-हॉल्ड होकर चल रही थी।" (Yaach paani mein lehron ke beech kloz-hold hokar chal rahi thi.)
clothier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkloʊðiər/
वस्त्र व्यापारी (vastr vyapari)

a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.

"The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window."

"नगर के वस्त्र व्यापारी ने अपनी दुकान की खिड़की में शानदार सूट प्रदर्शित किए।" (Nagar ke vastr vyapari ne apni dukaan ki khidki mein shandar suit pradarshit kiye.)
cloture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈkloʊtʃər/
बहस समाप्ति प्रक्रिया (bahas samaapti prakriya)

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

"The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate."

"सीनेट ने लंबी बहस समाप्त करने के लिए क्लोट्यूर का उपयोग किया।" (Senet ne lambi bahas samaapt karne ke liye cloture ka upyog kiya.)
cloudburst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/
अचानक मूसलधार बारिश (achanak moosaldhar barish)

a sudden and very heavy rainfall

"The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst."

"पिकनिक एक अचानक मूसलधार बारिश से बर्बाद हो गया।" (Picnic ek achanak moosaldhar barish se barbadh ho gaya.)