English to English Dictionary

Cheese-Connoisseur

A person who has a refined appreciation of cheese and is knowledgeable about its varieties and qualities.

Chemical Dependency

A condition characterized by an individual's compulsive use of substances, leading to physical and psychological dependence.

Chemotherapeutic

Relating to the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances, especially in cancer treatment.

Chest-thumping

Characterized by aggressive boasting, fervent nationalism, or blatant displays of power and pride.

Chide

To scold or rebuke someone mildly.

Child-Molester

A person who sexually abuses a child.

Chimera

A mythical creature composed of parts from various animals, often depicted as a fire-breathing monster.

China Blue

A shade of blue resembling that used in Chinese porcelain.

Chippiness

A state of irritability, touchiness, or readiness to take offense, often stemming from an inferiority complex or perceived slights.

Chirality

The geometric property of a figure or object that makes it non-superimposable on its mirror image.

Chiropraxy

A therapeutic practice that involves the manipulation of the spine and other parts of the body to alleviate pain and improve function.

Chivalry

The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.