English words starting with S

A curve in the shape of the letter S; a sigmoid curve.

Having the curved form of the letter S

A written form used to represent the third-person singular pronouns "she" and "he" together, often to indicate gender neutrality or inclusivity.

A light, foamy dessert or sauce made with egg yolks, sugar, and wine, typically Marsala, beaten over heat.

A person who observes the Sabbath strictly, especially on a Saturday.

relating to a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.

a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

The display or threat of military power, especially as a warning or in an attempt to intimidate.

Describing an animal, especially a prehistoric cat, that has very long, curved upper canine teeth.

Relating to the Sabine people, an ancient Italic tribe of central Italy.

A small animal from northern Asia with dark, valuable fur

A large, dark-colored, deep-sea fish of the North Pacific, valued as food.

A simple wooden shoe, traditionally worn by peasants in some European countries.

to deliberately damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor.

a person who deliberately destroys or damages something, especially for political or military advantage.

A native-born Israeli.

a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

A pouch or bag-like structure in an animal or plant, often containing fluid or air.

a very sweet artificial substance used instead of sugar, especially by people who are trying to lose weight or avoid sugar for health reasons.

Excessively sweet or sentimental to the point of being unpleasant or insincere.

A small sac, pouch, or cyst.

relating to priests or the priesthood; priestly.

A chief of a Native American tribe or confederation, especially among the Algonquian peoples of northeastern North America.

a small sealed bag or packet containing a small quantity of something, typically a powdered or granular substance.

A large bag made of a strong material such as burlap, used for storing and carrying goods.

a coarse, rough fabric made from flax or hemp, worn as a sign of mourning or penitence.

the amount that a sack holds or contains

The act of dismissing someone from a job.

Relating to sacred rites or objects.

The quality or state of being sacred or holy.

the process of making something sacred or treating it as though it were sacred.

a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, especially in the Christian Church.

relating to or constituting a sacrament.

The quality or character of being sacramental; the belief in or emphasis on the importance of sacraments, especially as means of grace.

connected with god or a god; considered to be holy

the quality or state of being sacred; holiness.

The act of offering something to a god, especially an animal that is killed and then burned

Past tense and past participle of 'sacrifice'. To give up something valuable or important for the sake of other considerations.

Relating to, involving, or constituting a sacrifice.

The present participle and gerund of 'sacrifice'. Definition 1: To give up something valuable or important for the sake of other considerations.

The act of treating a holy thing or place without respect.

showing a lack of respect for something considered sacred or holy.

a person in charge of a sacristy and its contents in a church.

a room in a church where the sacred vessels, vestments, and other items used in services are kept.

considered too important or valuable to be interfered with or criticized

the large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed from fused vertebrae and connected to the pelvis.

Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

having eyes that look sad or express sadness

having a facial expression that shows unhappiness or sorrow

having an unhappy or disappointed expression on one's face

A person who is habitually unfortunate, incompetent, or ineffectual, often in a way that evokes pity rather than anger.

to make someone feel sad

feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

a seat, often made of leather, for a rider on the back of a horse.

A bag attached to a saddle, one of a pair hung over the back of a horse or other animal.

a hindu holy man, typically one who has renounced worldly desires and lives a life of austerity and meditation.

The tendency to take pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, in causing pain or suffering to others.

a person who gets pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from hurting other people or making them suffer

deriving pleasure or gratification from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

in a manner that derives pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others

in a way that shows or causes sadness

the feeling of being sad or unhappy.

Relating to or characterized by sadomasochism; deriving pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from both inflicting and receiving physical or emotional pain.

an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa

protected from danger, harm, or risk

Relating to or being a box or vault for the safekeeping of valuables.

Sexual activity in which precautions are taken to reduce the risk of spreading sexually transmitted infections.

a person who breaks open and robs safes.

to protect something from harm or damage

The act of protecting something from harm or damage.

A house or apartment in a secret location, used for hiding people, especially spies or people in danger.

The action of protecting something and keeping it safe.

in a way that avoids danger, harm, or risk

The state of being safe and protected from danger or harm.

a system or arrangement that provides security and prevents disaster, especially financial hardship

connected with or affecting safety

a thistle-like plant with large orange or red flowers, grown for seeds which yield oil and for the red dye obtained from its flowers.

A dark yellow spice made from the dried parts of a particular type of crocus flower, used in cooking to give colour and flavour.

Having the orange-yellow color characteristic of saffron spice.

To bend, sink, or hang down unevenly, especially in the middle, under weight or pressure.

a long, detailed story of connected events, especially one telling the history of a family over several generations.

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

The quality of being wise and showing good judgment; keen mental discernment and foresight.

A very wise person, especially one who is respected for their experience and knowledge.

a low shrub with silvery wedge-shaped leaves and a strong smell, common in the dry regions of western north america.

in a profoundly wise and judicious manner.

Hanging down or bending downwards loosely, often in an uneven way.

Hanging down or losing firmness, often in an unattractive way.

A starchy substance in the form of hard white grains, obtained from the trunk of a sago palm and used in cooking for puddings and as a thickening agent.

a very large cactus of the southwestern us and mexico, with branches that curve upwards and white flowers

relating to or characteristic of the sahel, a semiarid region of north-central africa south of the sahara desert.

Used before a person's name to refer to the person previously mentioned or identified.

a sheet of strong cloth which the wind blows against to make a boat move through water

a long, narrow board with a sail and a mast, used for windsurfing.

a small boat that uses one or more sails to catch the wind and move across water.

a strong, heavy cloth, typically canvas, used for making sails.

a large marine fish with a long, high dorsal fin resembling a sail, noted for its speed.

The sport or activity of traveling in a boat with sails

a person who works on a ship or boat, especially one who is not an officer.

a very light glider designed for sustained flight using rising air currents.

A person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way they have lived or died.

formally recognized as a saint; canonized.

the state or condition of being recognized as a saint.

the quality or state of being saintly; extremely high moral goodness and holiness.

resembling or characteristic of a saint, especially in being morally excellent, virtuous, or kind.

A Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.

a respectful greeting in some Islamic cultures, typically involving a low bow with the right hand on the forehead

Describing a product or service that is fit or easy to be sold.

Treating sexual matters in an indecent way and typically conveying undue interest in or enjoyment of the subject.

A cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressings.

a small animal that looks like a lizard but has soft skin and lives both on land and in water

A type of highly seasoned sausage, originally from Italy, usually eaten cold in slices.

receiving a salary as payment for work

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar worker.

An upper limit set on the amount of money that can be spent or earned, especially the maximum total amount of money that a sports team is allowed to pay its players.

A Japanese white-collar worker, typically a man, who is employed by a corporation and shows strong loyalty and commitment to the company, often working long hours.

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something.

easy to sell; attractive to potential buyers

The activity or business of selling products or services

A person whose job is to serve customers and sell goods in a store.