Meaning: A thin, crinkled paper used for decorations and crafts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used crepe paper to make colorful streamers.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: decorative paper

Meaning: having many small folds or wrinkles

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The crinkly paper made the gift look more interesting.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• wrinkled
• crumpled

Antonyms:

• smooth
• flat

Meaning: a stiff fabric used to make petticoats or skirts

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a beautiful dress with a crinoline underneath.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• petticoat
• hoop skirt

Meaning: a person who expresses an unfavorable opinion

Part of speech: noun

Example: The critic gave the movie a bad review.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• reviewer
• analyst

Antonyms:

• supporter
• fan

Meaning: a school of thought that critiques society and culture

Part of speech: noun

Example: Critical theory examines power structures in society.

Category: Arts › Philosophy

Synonyms:

• social critique
• cultural analysis

Meaning: a detailed analysis and assessment

Part of speech: noun

Example: The critique of the book highlighted its strengths and weaknesses.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• analysis
• evaluation

Antonyms:

• praise
• commendation

Meaning: to make fabric using a hooked needle

Part of speech: verb

Example: She loves to crochet blankets for her friends.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms:

• knit
• weave

Meaning: to sing softly or in a low voice

Part of speech: verb

Example: He likes to croon lullabies to his baby.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• hum
• sing

Meaning: a singer who sings in a soft, sentimental style

Part of speech: noun

Example: Frank Sinatra was a famous crooner.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• singer
• balladeer

Meaning: to draw lines that cross each other

Part of speech: verb

Example: You can cross-hatch to create shading in your drawing.

Category: Arts › Drawing

Synonyms:

• intersect
• overlay

Meaning: A point where two different things meet or combine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The movie is a crossover between comedy and drama.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms:

• intersection
• blend

Meaning: A type of embroidery using X-shaped stitches.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoys making patterns with cross-stitch.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: embroidery

Meaning: of poor quality; bad

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The food at the restaurant was crummy.

Synonyms:

• shoddy
• poor

Antonyms:

• excellent
• great

Meaning: to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Part of speech: verb

Example: She crumpled the paper and threw it away.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• wrinkle
• fold

Antonyms:

• smooth
• flatten

Meaning: to crush something into a small ball

Part of speech: verb

Example: He crumpled up the letter in frustration.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• crush
• compress

Antonyms:

• unfold
• smooth

Meaning: a spherical object used by fortune tellers to see the future

Part of speech: noun

Example: She gazed into her crystal ball for answers.

Category: Arts › Divination

Synonyms:

• fortune teller's tool
• scrying glass

Meaning: the practice of looking into a crystal ball to predict the future

Part of speech: noun

Example: Crystal-gazing is often associated with fortune tellers.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• divination
• scrying

Meaning: an art movement that uses geometric shapes

Part of speech: noun

Example: Cubism was pioneered by artists like Picasso.

Category: Arts › Art Movements

Synonyms:

• art movement
• geometric art

Meaning: an artist who works in the cubist style

Part of speech: noun

Example: Picasso is one of the most famous cubists.

Category: Arts › Art Movements

Synonyms:

• artist
• painter

Meaning: A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country or region.

Part of speech: noun

Example: French cuisine is known for its rich flavors and techniques.

Category: Arts › Culinary Arts

Synonyms:

• cooking
• food preparation

Meaning: Related to cooking or the kitchen.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has a culinary degree from a prestigious school.

Category: Arts › Culinary Arts

Synonyms:

• cooking
• gourmet

Meaning: Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Cultural diversity enriches our communities.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• societal
• ethnic

Meaning: In a way that relates to culture.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The festival celebrates culturally diverse traditions.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• socially
• ethnically

Meaning: The social behavior and norms found in human societies.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Understanding different cultures can enhance communication.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• society
• civilization

Meaning: A person who is very interested in the arts and culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a culture vulture, she attends every art exhibition in town.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• art lover
• cultural enthusiast

Meaning: A pearl produced by a cultured oyster, often used in jewelry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a necklace of cultured pearls.

Category: Arts › Jewelry

Synonyms:

• cultured gem
• cultured oyster

Meaning: To select, organize, and look after items in a collection or exhibition.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She will curate the new art exhibit at the gallery.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• organize
• manage

Meaning: A person who manages a museum or other collection.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The curator organized a fascinating exhibition.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• manager
• administrator

Meaning: Relating to the selection and organization of a collection or exhibition.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The curatorial team worked hard to prepare the exhibit.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• managerial
• administrative

Meaning: A rare, unusual, or intriguing object.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The shop sells various curios from around the world.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• curiosity
• artifact

Meaning: A decorative curl or twist in writing or design.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The artist added a curlicue to the letter.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• curl
• spiral

Meaning: A tool used to curl hair by applying heat.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used curling tongs to create beautiful waves in her hair.

Category: Arts › Hair Styling

Meaning: Having curls or a spiral shape.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She has curly hair that bounces when she walks.

Category: Arts › Hair

Synonyms:

• wavy
• spiral

Antonyms: straight

Meaning: A bad-tempered or surly person.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He’s such a curmudgeon; he never smiles at anyone.

Category: Arts › Character Traits

Synonyms:

• grump
• grouch

Antonyms: cheerful person

Meaning: Having a bad-tempered or surly disposition.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His curmudgeonly attitude made it hard for others to approach him.

Category: Arts › Character Traits

Synonyms:

• grumpy
• irritable

Antonyms:

• cheerful
• friendly

Meaning: A piece of cloth that hangs across a window or stage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She drew the curtain to let in the sunlight.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• drape
• screen

Meaning: The appearance of performers on stage after a performance to receive applause.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The actors took their curtain call to a standing ovation.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms: final bow

Meaning: Having curtains; covered with curtains.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The curtained windows added privacy to the room.

Category: Arts › Interior Design

Synonyms: draped

Meaning: A short play or performance before the main event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The curtain-raiser was a delightful comedy.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms: opening act

Meaning: The moment when the curtain rises to begin a performance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The audience waited eagerly for the curtain-up.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms: start of the show