Meaning: A strong fabric used for making tents, sails, and paintings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist painted on a large canvas.

Category: Arts › Materials

Synonyms:

• fabric
• material

Meaning: Having a lot of space inside; roomy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The capacious suitcase can hold many clothes.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• spacious
• roomy

Antonyms: cramped

Meaning: Dressed in rich or elaborate clothing, especially for a horse.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The caparisoned horse was the center of attention at the parade.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• adorned
• decorated

Meaning: Wearing a cape.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The caped superhero flew over the city.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: cloaked

Meaning: A playful leap or skip; also refers to a crime or prank.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The kids had a caper in the park.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• prank
• escapade

Meaning: A sudden change in mood or behavior.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her caprice made it hard to predict her actions.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• whim
• fancy

Meaning: A brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The caption under the photo explained the event.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• subtitle
• legend

Meaning: To attract and hold the interest of someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician's performance captivated the audience.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• charm
• fascinate

Meaning: Attracting and holding interest or attention.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The story was captivating and kept me engaged.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• engaging
• enchanting

Meaning: A drawing or description that exaggerates certain features for comic effect.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist created a caricature of the politician.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: cartoon

Meaning: An artist who creates caricatures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The caricaturist drew funny portraits at the fair.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: cartoonist

Meaning: A deep red color obtained from cochineal insects.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist used carmine to create vibrant red hues in the painting.

Category: Arts › Color

Synonyms:

• crimson
• scarlet

Meaning: Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The novel explores themes of carnal desire.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• physical
• sensual

Antonyms:

• spiritual
• celibate

Meaning: A song, especially a festive or religious one.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They sang a Christmas carol at the holiday party.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• song
• hymn

Meaning: The act of singing carols, especially during the holiday season.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went carol singing in the neighborhood last night.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• singing
• performing

Meaning: A simple drawing or animated film, often humorous.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children watched a cartoon on TV.

Category: Arts › Animation

Synonyms:

• animation
• drawing

Meaning: A sequence of drawings arranged in a strip, often humorous.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The comic book featured a popular cartoon strip.

Category: Arts › Illustration

Synonyms:

• comic strip
• illustration

Meaning: An artist who creates cartoons.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cartoonist drew funny characters for the comic strip.

Category: Arts › Illustration

Synonyms:

• illustrator
• artist

Meaning: A type of thick paper used for drawing or printing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used cartridge paper for his sketches.

Category: Arts › Materials

Synonyms:

• drawing paper
• art paper

Meaning: To cut something into a specific shape.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He will carve a statue from the block of wood.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• cut
• shape

Antonyms:

• assemble
• join

Meaning: A person who carves, especially in wood or stone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The carver displayed his intricate designs at the fair.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• sculptor
• artist

Meaning: The act of shaping or cutting material into a desired form.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her carving skills were impressive.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• sculpting
• shaping

Meaning: A sculpted female figure used as a support in architecture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ancient temple featured several caryatids.

Category: Arts › Architecture

Synonyms:

• support
• column

Meaning: A man known for his romantic exploits.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was considered a modern Casanova.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• lover
• seducer

Meaning: A percussion instrument made of two pieces of wood that are clicked together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She played the castanets during the dance performance.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• instrument
• percussion

Meaning: The process of selecting actors for a play or film.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The casting for the movie took several weeks.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• selection
• auditioning

Meaning: A couch associated with the practice of soliciting sexual favors in exchange for roles in film or theater.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The term 'casting couch' is often discussed in Hollywood.

Category: Arts › Theater

Meaning: Something that has been discarded or thrown away.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He wore a cast-off jacket that looked like it had seen better days.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• discarded
• abandoned

Antonyms:

• new
• valued

Meaning: A decorated wooden framework used to support a coffin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The catafalque was adorned with flowers for the ceremony.

Category: Arts › Funerary

Synonyms: bier

Meaning: Easily remembered and appealing.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The catchy tune was stuck in my head all day.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• memorable
• appealing

Antonyms:

• forgettable
• dull

Meaning: A type of firework that spins and emits sparks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Catherine wheel lit up the night sky with colorful sparks.

Category: Arts › Fireworks

Synonyms: firework

Meaning: A game involving string that creates various shapes between the fingers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She showed me how to make a cats cradle with the string.

Category: Arts › Games

Synonyms: string game

Meaning: A formal procession of people on horseback or in vehicles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cavalcade moved slowly through the streets.

Category: Arts › Events

Synonyms: procession

Meaning: A prehistoric drawing made on the walls of caves.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cave painting depicted animals and hunting scenes.

Category: Arts › Prehistoric Art

Synonyms: rock art

Meaning: A social gathering in Scotland featuring music and dancing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We attended a ceilidh last weekend.

Category: Arts › Cultural Events

Synonyms:

• dance
• gathering

Meaning: A celebrity or famous person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wants to be a celeb one day.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• celebrity
• star

Meaning: A person who performs a ceremony, especially a wedding.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The celebrant led the wedding ceremony.

Category: Arts › Ceremonies

Synonyms:

• officiant
• minister

Meaning: To acknowledge a special day or event with festivities.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We celebrate her birthday every year.

Category: Arts › Festivities

Synonyms:

• commemorate
• honor

Antonyms:

• ignore
• disregard

Meaning: Widely known and acclaimed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is a celebrated author.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• famous
• renowned

Antonyms:

• unknown
• obscure

Meaning: The act of marking a special event with festivities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The celebration lasted all night.

Category: Arts › Festivities

Synonyms:

• festivity
• commemoration

Antonyms:

• mourning
• sorrow