English words starting with S

A particular way of thinking about or looking at a situation or issue; a point of view.

a situation in which there is no movement or activity at all

a group of lines that form a unit in a poem or song.

a surgical operation to remove the stapes bone in the middle ear, often to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.

A surgical operation to make a small opening in the stapes bone of the middle ear, often to treat otosclerosis.

a small stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations from the incus to the inner ear.

A short form for staphylococcus, a type of bacteria that can cause various infections.

relating to or caused by bacteria of the genus *Staphylococcus*, which typically cause infections in the skin and mucous membranes.

Plural of staphylococcus; spherical bacteria that occur in irregular clusters, some of which can cause infections in humans and animals.

A type of spherical bacterium that grows in clusters and can cause various infections in humans and animals.

A small piece of bent wire used for holding sheets of paper together.

Fastened or secured with a staple or staples.

A small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with a thin piece of bent wire.

A large, hot ball of burning gas in space that is visible from Earth as a point of light in the night sky.

(of lovers) destined to have an unhappy or tragic relationship, as if thwarted by the stars or fate.

Controlled, motivated, or heavily reliant on the presence or influence of famous performers or celebrities.

Full of or containing many stars.

The process by which dense regions within molecular clouds in interstellar space collapse to form stars.

Describing a region of space or a process in which new stars are being created from gas and dust.

Relating to or involved in the process of creating or establishing someone as a famous performer, especially in the entertainment industry.

Having a nose or snout with radiating fleshy appendages, resembling a star.

Having a shape that resembles a star, typically with multiple points or projections extending from a center.

Decorated or covered with many stars, especially in a way that is showy or impressive.

Overwhelmed with admiration for a famous person; fascinated by celebrities or the glamour of stardom.

Featuring or full of many famous performers or celebrities.

A visible line or streak of light in a photograph or time-lapse image, created by the apparent motion of a star across the sky due to the Earth's rotation.

The side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when you are looking towards the front.

A pattern or shape resembling a star with rays or points of light radiating from a central point.

a white carbohydrate food substance found in potatoes, rice, wheat, etc.

(of fabric) made stiff and smooth with starch

containing starch, or like starch

The state of being a very famous performer, especially in films, music, or sport.

a magical or romantic quality or feeling

to look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes wide open, especially when you are surprised, angry, or bored

a confrontation in which each party tries to intimidate or outlast the other by maintaining a fixed, unyielding gaze or position.

A region of space, or a view of the night sky, densely filled with stars.

A type of small, fast, and heavily armed spacecraft designed for combat in science fiction.

a flat sea animal in the shape of a star with five arms

a person who observes or studies the stars, especially as an astronomer or astrologer.

The activity of looking at the stars and other objects in the sky, especially for pleasure.

looking fixedly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.

complete, extreme, and very clear, often in an unpleasant way

in a way that is severe, harsh, and plain in appearance or outline.

the quality of being severe, harsh, or bare in appearance

having no stars visible; without stars.

A young actress who is beginning her career and is often publicized as likely to become a star.

The light that comes from the stars.

Resembling or characteristic of a star in shape, appearance, or quality.

a common, medium-sized, dark-coloured bird with a short tail and a pointed beak, often seen in large noisy groups.

lit by the light of the stars

Marked with a star or asterisk.

Featured as a leading performer in a film, play, or show.

full of or lit by stars

full of romantic or hopeful enthusiasm and dreams, often in a way that is not practical or realistic.

a spacecraft designed for travel between stars or planetary systems.

to begin to do something or to happen

A newly established business, especially one in the technology sector, characterized by innovation and potential for rapid growth.

A person, animal, or thing that starts something, especially in a race or competition.

beginning to do something or to happen

To cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm

Feeling or showing sudden shock or alarm

Very surprising, astonishing, or alarming.

In a way that is very surprising, astonishing, or alarming.

suffering or death caused by lack of food

to suffer or die because you do not have enough food to eat

suffering severely from hunger

Suffering or dying from extreme lack of food.

to store or hide something, especially a supply of money or valuables, in a secret place.

A state or period in which there is no change or development

A piece of data or a statistic.

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Chosen or assigned to a position by a government or state authority.

officially authorized or sanctioned by a government or its agencies.

Organized, derived from, or dependent on a central government or political authority.

The process of developing the political and institutional structures, authority, and capacity of a state, especially a new or post-conflict one.

Relating to or done separately in each of the states of a federation, especially the United States.

Having a government or political system in which the state holds primary power and control over economic and social affairs.

Primarily focused on or centered around the nation-state as the most important actor or unit of analysis.

Officially recognized or approved by a government or state authority.

Authorized or established by a formal document (a charter) issued by a state government.

Owned, managed, or regulated by a government.

Controlled or guided by a government or state authority.

Controlled or influenced to a very great extent by the government or state.

Imposed or compelled by the authority of a government or ruling body.

Relating to or involving both state and federal governments, especially in a political system where power is divided between them.

Provided with funding by a government or state.

Paid for by the government of a country or state.

Enforced or mandated by a government or state authority.

Issued or distributed by a government or state authority.

Controlled, directed, or initiated by the government or state.

Relating to or occurring at the level of a state, especially one of the states within a federal nation.

Officially authorized or permitted by a government or state authority.

Controlled or operated by the government or state.

Ordered or required by a government or state authority.

Using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge.

Using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge.

Owned, managed, or controlled by a government or state.

(Of a business, industry, or asset) owned and controlled by the government of a country.

A record, especially an official one, that is held or maintained by a state government.

Controlled or supervised by the government or a central authority.

Owned, managed, or controlled by the government or state.

Officially approved or authorized by a government or its authorities.

Financed, supported, or organized by a government or state.

Receiving financial support from the government.

Receiving financial or other assistance from a government.

Relating to or involving two or more of the states within a nation, especially the United States.

The skillful management of state affairs; the art of government.

Clearly expressed or identified; said or written formally and officially.

The condition of being an independent nation.

The building in which the legislature of a U.S. state meets.

Not officially recognized as a citizen of any country

having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner or appearance

something that someone says or writes officially, or an action done to express an idea

An ancient Greek gold or silver coin.

a private cabin or compartment on a ship or train, especially a large or luxurious one.

an experienced and respected political leader, especially one who is wise, fair, and works for the good of their country.

having the qualities, such as wisdom and foresight, that are considered ideal for a person involved in governing a state

The skill, wisdom, and foresight in conducting government affairs and dealing with public issues.

Relating to or affecting an entire state, especially one of the United States.

Not moving, changing, or active.