English words starting with S

(of a disease or infection) passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

Sexually attractive or exciting.

A form of decoration made by scratching through a surface layer (as of plaster or glaze) to reveal a different colored ground beneath.

Used to urge or request silence.

In a way that is untidy, dirty, or in poor condition.

The state or quality of being shabby; a worn-out, untidy, or poor appearance.

(of clothes, places, or objects) in poor condition through long use or lack of care

A small, simple building, often made of wood or metal and not built to last.

a metal ring or fastening, typically part of a pair connected by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together.

restrained with shackles; chained

A silvery fish of the herring family that swims up rivers from the sea to spawn.

Slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

(of coffee, tea, or other crops) cultivated under the canopy of taller trees, which provides natural shade.

(of a plant) thriving in or preferring shaded conditions.

Protected from direct light or heat.

without shade; offering no protection from the sun or light.

The use of dark areas in a picture or painting to show light and shade or to create a three-dimensional effect.

A dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something blocks light.

Covered or darkened by a shadow.

having no shadow; casting or characterized by an absence of shadow.

full of or characterized by shadows; dark and gloomy.

giving shade from sunlight; situated in or full of shade.

A long, narrow, typically vertical hole that gives access to a mine, accommodates a lift, or provides ventilation.

Treated unfairly or cheated, especially in a way that leaves one at a disadvantage.

A long, rough, or matted mass of hair or fiber.

having long, thick, and untidy hair or fibers

having long, thick, and untidy hair

a title of the former monarch of iran.

A Muslim martyr, especially one who has died in a holy war or while performing a religious duty.

To move something quickly up and down or from side to side with short, fast movements.

A major reorganization or set of changes intended to make a system, organization, or situation more effective.

A thorough search of a person or place

Upset, disturbed, or emotionally unsettled, typically as a result of a shocking or frightening experience.

A major change or reorganization in a market or industry, typically resulting in the elimination of weaker participants.

A container with a perforated top for sprinkling a powdered substance such as salt, pepper, or sugar.

Relating to or characteristic of William Shakespeare or his works.

Relating to or characteristic of William Shakespeare or his works.

in a trembling or unsteady manner

The quality or state of being physically unsteady or trembling.

Moving with quick, short movements from side to side or up and down

shaking or trembling because of weakness, illness, fear, etc.

A type of soft, fine-grained sedimentary rock that splits easily into thin layers.

Used with 'I' and 'we' to express the future tense.

A light, open boat, typically used for coastal fishing or as a ship's tender.

A type of small onion that grows as a cluster of bulbs and has a mild flavor.

Having little depth; not deep.

(of a boat or ship) requiring only a shallow depth of water to float in; able to navigate in relatively shallow water.

Having roots that do not grow deeply into the soil.

Relating to, occurring in, or characteristic of water of little depth

In a way that lacks depth of thought, feeling, or seriousness.

The quality or state of lacking physical depth.

Something that is not what it appears to be and is intended to deceive people.

A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, typically entering a trance state during rituals and practicing healing and divination.

relating to or characteristic of a shaman or shamanism.

a religion practiced by indigenous peoples of far northern europe and siberia that is characterized by belief in an unseen world of gods, demons, and ancestral spirits responsive only to the shamans.

relating to or characteristic of shamanism, the practices of a shaman, especially involving communication with the spirit world.

To walk in an awkward, slow, or unsteady way, typically dragging the feet.

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Walking in an awkward, slow, or unsteady way, typically dragging the feet.

The uncomfortable feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or humiliation that you get when you know you have done something wrong or foolish.

feeling shame; ashamed

showing shame or embarrassment, especially by looking down or away

causing or deserving shame; disgraceful or dishonorable.

in a way that deserves or causes shame; disgracefully.

having no feeling of shame; not ashamed of behavior that is considered wrong or embarrassing

in a way that shows no shame or embarrassment about behavior considered unacceptable by others.

the quality or state of being shameless; behavior that shows no feeling of shame or embarrassment.

the act or practice of publicly criticizing and drawing attention to someone's perceived faults or wrong actions, often to make them feel ashamed.

A liquid soap for washing hair

A small plant with three round leaves on each stem, used as the national symbol of Ireland.

To force or trick someone into doing something or going somewhere, especially into working on a ship.

The long, straight, narrow part of a tool or instrument, such as the shaft of a key or a spoon.

A small, crudely built hut or shack.

a poor area of a town or city where people live in small, badly built houses made of cheap materials.

The form or outline of an object

A person or being with the magical ability to change their physical form or appearance.

having the ability to change physical form or appearance

A process of improvement or reform, especially in behavior or performance.

Having a particular shape or form

lacking a definite or attractive shape; formless.

having an attractive or pleasing shape

a person or thing that shapes or gives form to something.

The action or process of giving a particular form or shape to something.

A piece of a brittle substance, especially of broken glass or pottery.

to have, use, or experience something at the same time as someone else

The price of a single share of a company's stock on a financial market.

a tenant farmer who gives a part of each crop as rent.

a system of farming in which a person works land owned by someone else and gives the owner a share of the crop as rent.

Owned, used, or experienced by more than one person or group

an owner of shares in a company or corporation.

The owning of shares in a company.

A person who owns shares in a company; a shareholder.

a person or thing that shares something, especially a person who uses a service or platform to share digital content, resources, or information.

Computer software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.

the religious legal system governing the members of the islamic faith, derived from the quran and the teachings of the prophet muhammad.

The religious legal system governing the members of the Islamic faith, derived from the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

the act of giving a portion of something to others or using something jointly with others

a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and sharp teeth

The fin of a shark, especially when removed and processed as a commodity.

(of a body of water) full of sharks, and therefore dangerous.

resembling or characteristic of a shark, especially in appearance or predatory behavior.

The rough, hard skin of a shark.

having a thin edge or a fine point that can cut or make a hole

Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

having very good eyesight; able to see small details or things that are far away

Having facial features that are clearly defined, angular, or prominent.

(of a person) tending to speak in a severe and critical way that can hurt other people's feelings.

Having teeth that are pointed or designed for cutting or tearing.

having or showing a quick and clever mind

to make something sharp or sharper

Made or become sharp.

A device or tool used for making something sharp, especially a pencil or a knife.

The act or process of making something sharp.

A brand name for a type of permanent marker with a fine, felt tip.

in a way that is severe, sudden, and very noticeable

the quality of having a thin edge or fine point that can cut or make a hole easily.

a person who is very skilled at shooting a gun and can hit very small or distant targets.

to break suddenly into very small pieces

broken violently into many pieces

extremely upsetting or shocking