English words starting with S

Covered or darkened with soot; blackened by a deposit of soot.

covered with a layer of black powder (soot) produced when coal, wood, or oil is burned.

truth or reality (archaic).

to make someone who is anxious, upset, or distressed feel calmer or more comfortable.

a person or thing that soothes, especially a device for a baby to suck on for comfort.

having a gently calming effect

in a way that gently calms or relieves pain or distress.

a person who is believed to be able to tell what will happen in the future.

covered with or coloured by soot; black or dark grey from soot.

A piece of food soaked in liquid before being eaten or cooked.

a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.

a person who uses clever but false arguments, intended to deceive.

to make someone or something more complex, developed, or refined

having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

the quality of being sophisticated, having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

the use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

a student in the second year of a course of study at a high school, college, or university

Showing immaturity, lack of judgment, or pretentiousness, typical of a young person or someone with limited experience.

Causing sleep or drowsiness.

extremely wet; soaked

too sentimental or emotional in a weak or silly way

the highest singing voice of a woman or young boy

a frozen dessert made from sweetened water flavored with fruit juice, wine, or liqueur, similar to ice cream but containing no dairy.

A sweet crystalline alcohol derived from glucose, used as a sweetener and in the manufacture of ascorbic acid and surfactants.

a person who claims to use magic powers to control events; a wizard.

a woman who practices magic, especially evil magic; a female sorcerer.

the use of magic, especially evil magic.

involving immoral or dishonest behavior, especially for money

(of a part of the body) painful and aching because of injury, infection, or too much use

to a very great or severe degree

a painful or tender feeling in a part of one's body.

a tall cereal grass grown in warm regions for its grain and for animal feed.

a social organization for female students at a college or university.

a small plant with sour-tasting leaves that are used in salads and sauces.

A feeling of deep distress, sadness, or regret caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.

Feeling or showing sadness; full of sorrow.

in a way that shows or expresses sadness or grief

Feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief.

Feeling sadness, sympathy, or disappointment, especially because something unpleasant has happened or been done.

Expressing contempt or pity for someone perceived as weak, incompetent, or pathetic.

A group or type of people or things that share common qualities; a kind or category.

Arranged in a particular order or sequence.

A person or machine that sorts things.

a sudden attack made from a place that is being defended, especially by soldiers

the process or action of arranging things systematically in groups or according to type, quality, etc.

An internationally recognized signal of extreme distress, used especially by ships and aircraft, consisting of the letters SOS in Morse code or as a spoken word.

A person who is frequently drunk, especially one who is habitually and foolishly intoxicated.

Relating to the doctrine of salvation, especially as presented in Christian theology.

The branch of theology concerned with salvation, especially as effected by Jesus Christ.

A former French coin of low value.

a light, fluffy baked dish made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites combined with various other ingredients and served as a savory main dish or sweet dessert.

To make a soft, deep, rushing sound, as of wind in trees or water flowing over stones.

Past tense and past participle of seek.

wanted by many people because it is of high quality or difficult to get

An open-air marketplace or bazaar in an Arab country.

The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

food, such as chitterlings, ham hocks, and collard greens, traditionally eaten by african-americans in the southern united states.

Giving a feeling of deep contentment and fulfillment, especially on a spiritual or emotional level.

deep and careful thought about your feelings and motives, especially to find out if you have done anything wrong.

Causing strong feelings of emotion, inspiration, or excitement; deeply moving.

expressing or appearing to express deep, often sad, feelings

in a way that expresses deep feeling, especially sadness or emotion

the quality of expressing deep, sincere, and often sad emotion.

Lacking sensitivity or noble qualities; mechanical and without human feeling.

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.

A very short, striking, and memorable extract from a speech, interview, or broadcast, used especially in news reporting.

A thin sheet of wood over which the strings of a piano or similar instrument are positioned to increase the resonance of the sound.

Past tense and past participle of 'sound'. To measure the depth of water, typically using a line or sonar.

A device or instrument that makes a sound, especially for sending signals or measuring depth.

the action or process of measuring the depth of water, typically using a line or sonar.

Completely silent; making no sound.

In a manner that makes no sound; silently.

In a deep and undisturbed manner.

A person who operates sound recording or sound reinforcement equipment, especially for film, television, or radio.

The quality or state of being based on valid reason, logic, or good judgment; reliability.

Designed to prevent sound from entering or leaving a place.

The process or materials used to prevent sound from entering or leaving a space.

The sounds that form an immersive auditory environment or atmosphere of a particular place.

The area of a film or television studio where sets are built and scenes are recorded.

The recorded music from a film or musical.

A liquid food made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

Covering every detail or aspect of something; complete and thorough.

a very small quantity or amount of something; a hint or trace.

modified to be more powerful or impressive, especially by increasing the power of an engine.

having the appearance or consistency of soup; thick and wet

having a sharp, acidic taste like that of a lemon or vinegar.

a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained

A book that provides a collection of original documents, texts, or other source materials on a particular subject.

having no known origin or source

The process of finding suppliers of goods or services.

A type of bread made using a fermented mixture of flour and water (a sourdough starter) as a leavening agent, giving it a characteristically tangy flavor.

Having become unpleasant, unfriendly, or less successful.

The process of becoming sour, especially in taste or smell.

in a way that shows a bad-tempered, unfriendly, or resentful manner

the quality or state of having a sharp, acidic taste like that of lemon or vinegar.

a person who is habitually gloomy, bad-tempered, or pessimistic; a grouch.

a north american tree (oxydendrum arboreum) of the heath family, with sour-tasting leaves and white bell-shaped flowers.

The second in command in a kitchen, who assists the head chef.

a large brass musical instrument of the tuba family, with a wide bell that faces forward over the player's shoulder, used especially in marching bands.

to put something, especially food, into a liquid

the direction that is on your right when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points of the compass

Located in the central part of a region but towards the south.

oriented towards or looking out on the south

Relating to or characteristic of Mexico, especially as perceived from the United States.

the compass point or direction midway between south and southeast.

The compass point or direction midway between south and southwest.

moving or leading towards the south

the direction or point of the compass midway between south and east

located in or coming from the southeast

located in, towards, or coming from the southeast

moving, facing, or situated toward the southeast

situated in or facing the south

located in or facing the south

(of food, especially chicken) coated in seasoned flour or batter and fried in the style associated with the southern United States.

Relating to or characteristic of the style, manner, or customs of the southern United States, especially in cooking, architecture, or hospitality.

a person who was born in or lives in the south of a country or region.

furthest towards the south

the quality or state of being characteristic of the south or its inhabitants.

The southern part of a country or region.

a left-handed person, especially a left-handed baseball pitcher.