English words starting with S

to make the corners of your mouth turn upwards in order to show that you are happy, amused, friendly, etc.

a person who smiles, especially one who does so frequently or in a particular manner.

a simple drawing of a smiling face

having a pleased, kind, or amused expression on one's face.

in a way that shows you are happy, amused, or friendly by curving the corners of your mouth upwards

to make something dirty or stained

to smile in an affected, often smug or conceited way.

smiling in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.

having or showing a smug, conceited, or silly smile

To hit someone or something very hard.

Relating to or characteristic of the economic theories of Adam Smith, especially in advocating free trade, competition, and the idea that individuals pursuing their own self-interest can benefit society.

A workshop where a blacksmith works; a forge.

a loose, comfortable piece of clothing like a long shirt, worn over other clothes to protect them.

A form of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, especially in cities.

Describing a substance or pollutant that contributes to the creation of smog.

full of or characterized by smog; having poor air quality due to a mixture of smoke and fog.

the grey, black, or white gas produced by something burning

containing or full of smoke

completely free from smoke; where smoking is not allowed

(of food) treated with smoke to preserve it or give it a special flavor.

a building or room where meat or fish is cured by exposure to smoke.

a firefighter who parachutes into remote areas to combat wildfires.

producing or emitting little or no smoke

A person who smokes tobacco regularly.

something, especially an action or statement, that is intended to hide the truth or real intentions.

a tall chimney at a factory, power station, or on a ship, for carrying smoke away.

the state or quality of being filled with or resembling smoke.

The action or habit of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug.

the act of stopping smoking tobacco

connected with or caused by the act of smoking tobacco

filled with or smelling of smoke

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame

Burning slowly with smoke but no flame.

A young salmon or trout at the stage when it migrates from fresh water to the sea, having developed silvery scales for camouflage.

to kiss someone in a romantic or sexual way

having a flat, even, and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

operating or functioning without problems or difficulties

having skin that is smooth and free from roughness or irregularities.

Using charming, persuasive, and often insincere language to influence or deceive others.

(of a gun) having a barrel with a smooth interior surface without rifling.

made a surface even and free from roughness or irregularities

a thick, cold drink made from fruit, vegetables, or both, mixed with milk, yogurt, or juice

the act or process of making something smooth or smoother.

in a smooth, even, and uninterrupted way

the quality or state of having a flat, regular surface that is not rough or bumpy.

a thick, smooth drink made from fruit or vegetables mixed with milk, yogurt, or ice cream.

a wide range of something; a varied mixture

to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe

covered thickly or completely.

Making it difficult to breathe; feeling unpleasantly warm and close.

To burn slowly with smoke but no flame.

Burning slowly with smoke but no flame.

To make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or spreading it.

marked with a dirty or blurred spot or smear.

covered with or consisting of a blurred or dirty mark.

showing too much pride or satisfaction in oneself or one's achievements in a way that is annoying to others.

to move (goods or people) from one country to another illegally or secretly.

moved illegally into or out of a country, especially to avoid taxes or import/export laws.

a person who moves goods illegally into or out of a country or area

The crime of taking goods or people into or out of a country illegally and secretly.

in a self-satisfied or complacently superior manner.

an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction or pride in oneself, often irritating to others.

a small flake or piece of soot or dirt.

containing or referring to sexual content in a way that is considered dirty or offensive

A small amount of food eaten between meals or in place of a meal.

a situation marked by errors, confusion, or disorder; a chaotic mess.

An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback.

(past tense and past participle of 'snag') to catch or tear something on a sharp or projecting object

having teeth that are crooked, uneven, or projecting.

a small, soft creature with a wet, sometimes coiled shell, that moves very slowly.

a long, legless reptile with a scaly skin, many species of which have a venomous bite.

resembling a snake in form, movement, or character.

a substance or product that has no real medicinal or practical value, especially one that is promoted as a cure-all in a dishonest or fraudulent way.

the bite of a snake, especially a poisonous one.

a freshwater fish with a broad, flattened head resembling that of a snake, belonging to the family Channidae.

the skin of a snake, especially when used to make leather for items like shoes, bags, or belts.

moving or extending with the twisting, curving motion of a snake.

resembling a snake in form or movement; long, thin, and winding.

to break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound

A garden plant with brightly colored flowers which have a shape resembling a face that can be made to open and shut like a mouth when the sides are pressed.

to break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound

any of various marine fishes that are typically active predators, often with sharp teeth and a tendency to snap.

making a sharp cracking sound or causing something to break suddenly with such a sound.

(of a person or their behavior) irritable and inclined to speak sharply or angrily.

moving or acting quickly and with energy

a photograph taken quickly and often without careful composition.

a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one that uses a noose of wire or cord.

criticizing someone in an annoyed way and trying to hurt their feelings

(of an animal) to make a deep, angry sound and show the teeth, especially as a warning or threat.

(of an animal) to make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

(of an animal) making a deep, threatening sound while showing the teeth

(of hair, wire, etc.) tangled or knotted in a messy, unruly way.

to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement

a person who seizes something quickly or rudely.

(present participle) Taking something quickly or eagerly, often with a sudden movement.

stylish and attractive in a striking, often flashy, way

to go somewhere secretly, trying to avoid being seen

wearing sneakers or similar athletic shoes.

Casual sports shoes with soft rubber soles and canvas or leather uppers.

in a secretive, sly, or underhanded manner.

moving or acting in a quiet, secret, or stealthy way

behaving in a secret and sometimes dishonest or unpleasant way

to smile or speak in a very unkind way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

showing contempt or scorn by a facial expression or tone of voice

to have air come suddenly and noisily out through your nose and mouth in a way that you cannot control, for example because you have a cold

the present participle or gerund of sneeze; the act of expelling air forcibly from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils.

to cut or nick slightly and quickly

to laugh in a quiet, partly hidden, and often unkind way

The action or sound of laughing in a half-suppressed, scornful, or sly manner.

derogatory or mocking in an indirect and malicious way.

In a way that is unkind and critical, often in an indirect and insulting manner.

To breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a sound, especially when you are crying, have a cold, or are trying to smell something.

A person or thing that sniffs, especially a dog trained to find drugs or explosives by smelling.

the action of inhaling air audibly through the nose to detect a smell or as a sign of emotion

to sniff repeatedly, especially because you are crying or have a cold

breathing in quickly and repeatedly through the nose, especially because you are crying or have a cold

a short-stemmed glass with a wide bowl and narrow top, used for drinking brandy or other strong alcoholic drinks.

to laugh in a quiet, unpleasant, and often unkind way, especially at something rude or at someone's problems or mistakes.

To cut something quickly and neatly with scissors or shears, using small, light cuts.

A wading bird with a long straight bill, found in marshy areas.