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English words starting with S

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summiteer

n

a person who takes part in a summit conference.

[ˌsʌmɪˈtɪr]

summitry

n

the practice or process of holding summit meetings between heads of state or government.

[ˈsʌmɪtri]

summon

v

To order someone to come to a place.

[ˈsʌmən]

summoning

n

The act of ordering or authoritatively requesting someone to be present.

[ˈsʌmənɪŋ]

summons

n

An official order to appear in a court of law.

[ˈsʌmənz]

sumo

n

a japanese style of wrestling in which a competitor attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring or to the ground

[ˈsuː.moʊ]

sump

n

a pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids, especially in a mine or the crankcase of an internal combustion engine.

[sʌmp]

sumpter

n

a pack animal, especially a horse or mule, used for carrying loads.

[ˈsʌm(p)tər]

sumptuary

adj

relating to or regulating personal expenditures, especially on luxury items.

[ˈsʌmptʃueri]

sumptuous

adj

very expensive and looking very impressive

[ˈsʌmptʃuəs]

sumptuously

adv

in a way that involves great expense or luxury; richly and splendidly.

[ˈsʌmptʃuəsli]

sun

n

The star around which the earth orbits and which provides light and heat for the earth.

[sʌn]

sun-baked

adj

Dried, hardened, or cooked by the heat of the sun

[ˈsʌn.beɪkt]

sun-blasted

adj

Damaged, withered, or made barren by intense heat and light from the sun.

[ˈsʌnˌblæstɪd]

sun-bleached

adj

Faded or discolored by prolonged exposure to sunlight.

[ˈsʌn bliːtʃt]

sun-browned

adj

Having skin tanned or darkened by exposure to the sun.

[ˈsʌn braʊnd]

sun-dappled

adj

Marked with spots or patches of sunlight that shine through a gap, such as leaves.

[ˈsʌnˌdæpəld]

sun-drenched

adj

Receiving a very large amount of sunlight; bathed in sunshine.

[ˈsʌn ˌdrenʧt]

sun-dried

adj

Dried by the heat of the sun, not by artificial means.

[ˈsʌn draɪd]

sun-faded

adj

Having had its color weakened or changed by prolonged exposure to sunlight.

[ˈsʌnˌfeɪdɪd]

sun-filled

adj

Full of or bright with sunlight.

[ˈsʌn fɪld]

sun-kissed

adj

(of a person's skin or hair) lightly tanned or lightened by the sun.

[ˈsʌn kɪst]

sun-like

adj

Resembling or characteristic of the sun.

[ˈsʌnˌlaɪk]

sun-loving

adj

Thriving in or preferring sunny conditions; requiring or enjoying a lot of sunlight.

[ˈsʌnˌlʌvɪŋ]

sun-scorched

adj

Dried out, damaged, or discolored by the intense heat of the sun.

[ˈsʌn ˌskɔːrtʃt]

sun-soaked

adj

Exposed to and warmed by a large amount of sunshine.

[ˈsʌn soʊkt]

sun-splashed

adj

Brightly illuminated by sunlight, often in a way that suggests it is scattered or dappled.

[ˈsʌn splæʃt]

sun-streaked

adj

Marked with streaks or lines of sunlight.

[ˈsʌn striːkt]

sun-warmed

adj

Made warm by the heat of the sun

[ˈsʌn wɔːrmd]

sun-washed

adj

(especially of a place or scene) brightly illuminated by sunlight, giving an impression of being cleansed or bleached by it.

[ˈsʌn wɑːʃt]

sunbathe

v

To sit or lie in the sun, especially to get a suntan.

[ˈsʌnbeɪð]

sunbather

n

A person who lies in the sun, especially to get a suntan.

[ˈsʌnbeɪðər]

sunbeam

n

A ray of sunlight.

[ˈsʌn.biːm]

sunbelt

n

A region or area of a country that is characterized by a warm, sunny climate.

[ˈsʌnbɛlt]

sunbird

n

A small, brightly colored Old World songbird with a long, curved bill, feeding on nectar.

[ˈsʌnbɜːrd]

sunblock

n

A cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

[ˈsʌnblɑːk]

sunburn

n

reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.

[ˈsʌnbɜːrn]

sunburned

adj

Having skin that is red and sore from spending too much time in the sun.

[ˈsʌnbɜːrnd]

sunburnt

adj

having skin that is red and sore because of spending too much time in the sun

[ˈsʌn.bɝːnt]

sunburst

n

A sudden, powerful appearance of sunlight breaking through clouds.

[ˈsʌn.bɝːst]

sunchoke

n

the edible tuber of a species of sunflower, resembling a knobby potato, also known as a jerusalem artichoke.

[ˈsʌn.tʃoʊk]

sundae

n

a sweet dish consisting of ice cream served with a topping such as fruit, syrup, or nuts.

[ˈsʌndeɪ]

sunday

n

The day of the week following Saturday, observed by most Christians as a day of rest and worship.

[ˈsʌndeɪ]

sunday-school

n

A class held on Sundays to teach children about Christianity and the Bible.

[ˈsʌndeɪ skuːl]

sundeck

n

an open deck or area on a ship or building, designed for passengers or occupants to sit or lie in the sun.

[ˈsʌn.dɛk]

sunder

v

To break apart or separate, especially by force or violence.

[ˈsʌndər]

sundew

n

a small carnivorous bog plant with sticky hairs on its leaves that trap and digest insects.

[ˈsʌn.duː]

sundial

n

a device that shows the time by the position of a shadow cast by a pointer in sunlight.

[ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl]

sundown

n

the time in the evening when the sun disappears and night begins; sunset.

[ˈsʌn.daʊn]

sundress

n

a light, loose dress, typically without sleeves, worn in warm weather.

[ˈsʌn.dres]

sundry

adj

of various kinds; several

[ˈsʌndri]

sunfish

n

A large, almost circular, freshwater fish with a deep, flattened body, especially the North American species that often basks near the surface.

[ˈsʌnfɪʃ]

sunflower

n

A tall plant with a large, round, yellow flower whose seeds can be eaten or used to make oil.

[ˈsʌnflaʊər]

sung

v

Past participle of sing.

[sʌŋ]

sunglasses

n

a pair of glasses with dark lenses to protect the eyes from bright sunlight.

[ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz]

sunk

v

Past participle of sink

[sʌŋk]

sunken

adj

Having sunk or been submerged in water.

[ˈsʌŋkən]

sunless

adj

Without any sun; dark or gloomy because the sun is not shining.

[ˈsʌnləs]

sunlight

n

The natural light that comes from the sun.

[ˈsʌnlaɪt]

sunlit

adj

Illuminated by the sun.

[ˈsʌnlɪt]

Sunni

n

The larger of the two main branches of Islam, which accepts the first four caliphs as the rightful successors of Muhammad and bases its teachings on the Quran and the Sunna.

[ˈsʊni]

sunni-dominated

adj

Controlled, governed, or having a majority population of Sunni Muslims.

[ˈsʊni ˈdɑːməneɪtɪd]

sunni-shiite

adj

Relating to or involving both Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam

[ˈsʊni ˈʃiːaɪt]

sunny

adj

Having a lot of bright light from the sun

[ˈsʌni]

sunpad

n

A cushioned mat or mattress used for lying on in the sun, typically outdoors.

[ˈsʌnpæd]

sunporch

n

A room or enclosed area, often with many windows, built onto a house to receive sunlight.

[ˈsʌn.pɔːrtʃ]

sunrise

n

The time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives.

[ˈsʌn.raɪz]

sunroof

n

A panel in the roof of a car that can be opened or removed to let in light and air.

[ˈsʌnruːf]

sunroom

n

a room with large windows or glass walls designed to let in a lot of sunlight, often used as a sitting area or for growing plants.

[ˈsʌn.ruːm]

sunscreen

n

a cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.

[ˈsʌnskriːn]

sunset

n

the time in the evening when the sun disappears and night begins.

[ˈsʌnset]

sunshade

n

A device such as an umbrella, awning, or parasol used to give protection from the sun.

[ˈsʌnʃeɪd]

sunshine

n

The light and heat that come from the sun.

[ˈsʌnʃaɪn]

sunshiny

adj

Full of or bright with sunshine; cheerful and happy.

[ˈsʌnˌʃaɪni]

sunspot

n

A dark patch that appears temporarily on the sun's surface, appearing darker because it is cooler than the surrounding areas.

[ˈsʌnspɑːt]

sunstroke

n

a serious illness caused by spending too much time in strong heat and light from the sun, which can cause a high body temperature, headache, and loss of consciousness.

[ˈsʌnstroʊk]

suntan

n

the brown colour that your skin goes when you spend time in the sun

[ˈsʌntæn]

suntanned

adj

having skin that has become darker after being in the sun

[ˈsʌntænd]

sunup

n

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon; sunrise.

[ˈsʌnˌʌp]

sunward

adv

in the direction toward the sun

[ˈsʌnwərd]

sunyata

n

The Buddhist concept of the emptiness or voidness of all phenomena, signifying the absence of inherent, independent existence.

[ʃʊnˈjɑːtə]

sup

v

To eat supper or to eat or drink something, especially by taking small amounts

[sʌp]

super

adj

Very good or pleasant; excellent

[ˈsuːpər]

super-efficient

adj

More efficient than normal; having extremely high efficiency.

[ˌsuːpər əˈfɪʃnt]

super-fast

adj

Extremely or exceptionally fast.

[ˈsuːpər fæst]

super-hot

adj

Extremely hot in temperature.

[ˈsuːpər hɑːt]

super-powerful

adj

Extremely powerful; having exceptionally great strength, influence, or capability.

[ˌsuːpərˈpaʊərf(ə)l]

super-premium

adj

Of a product, especially a food, drink, or fuel: of the highest possible quality and price, exceeding the standard premium grade.

[ˌsuːpərˈpriːmiəm]

super-rich

adj

(of a person or group) having an extremely large amount of money or assets.

[ˌsuːpər ˈrɪtʃ]

super-secret

adj

Extremely or exceptionally secret; classified at the highest level of secrecy.

[ˌsuːpərˈsiːkrət]

super-sized

adj

Describing something that has been made extremely or unusually large, especially in the context of food portions or commercial products.

[ˈsuːpərsaɪzd]

super-skinny

adj

extremely thin or slender, often to an exaggerated degree.

[ˌsuːpər ˈskɪni]

super-strong

adj

Extremely strong; possessing strength far beyond the ordinary.

[ˌsuːpərˈstrɔːŋ]

super-tight

adj

Extremely tight; having no slack or looseness.

[ˌsuːpərˈtaɪt]

superabundance

n

An amount that is more than is needed or can be used; an excessive quantity.

[ˌsuːpərəˈbʌndəns]

superalloy

n

A high-performance alloy, typically based on nickel, cobalt, or iron, that retains its strength at extremely high temperatures and is resistant to corrosion and oxidation.

[ˈsuːpərˌælɔɪ]

superannuated

adj

too old for work or use; obsolete or outdated

[ˌsuːpərˈænjuˌeɪtɪd]

superb

adj

of excellent quality; splendid

[suːˈpɜːrb]

superbly

adv

in an impressively splendid, excellent, or skillful manner.

[suːˈpɜːrbli]

superbug

n

a strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs.

[ˈsuːpərbʌɡ]

supercede

v

To take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); to supplant.

[ˌsuːpərˈsiːd]

supercenter

n

a very large retail store, typically a hypermarket, that combines a full supermarket with a wide range of non-food merchandise.

[ˈsuːpərˌsentər]

supercharge

v

to charge with a greater or excessive quantity of something, such as power, energy, or intensity.

[ˈsuːpərtʃɑːrdʒ]

supercharged

adj

(of an engine) fitted with a supercharger to increase its power.

[ˌsuːpərˈtʃɑːrdʒd]

supercharger

n

a device that forces extra air or fuel into an engine to increase its power.

[ˈsuːpərtʃɑːrdʒər]

supercilious

adj

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

[ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs]

supercluster

n

A very large group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound and form part of the large-scale structure of the universe.

[ˈsuːpərˌklʌstər]

supercollider

n

A very large and powerful particle accelerator, used to study fundamental particles and forces by colliding beams of particles at extremely high energies.

[ˌsuːpərkəˈlaɪdər]

supercomputer

n

An extremely powerful computer that can perform complex calculations at very high speeds, typically used for scientific and engineering work.

[ˌsuːpərkəmˈpjuːtər]

supercomputing

n

the use of extremely powerful, high-speed computers for processing very large amounts of data or performing extremely complex calculations.

[ˌsuːpərkəmˈpjuːtɪŋ]

superconducting

adj

having the property of conducting electricity without resistance, typically at very low temperatures.

[ˌsuːpərkənˈdʌktɪŋ]

superconductive

adj

having the property of superconductivity; allowing electricity to flow through with zero electrical resistance, typically at very low temperatures.

[ˌsuːpərkənˈdʌktɪv]

superconductivity

n

The property of zero electrical resistance in certain materials when cooled below a critical temperature.

[ˌsuːpərkəndʌkˈtɪvɪti]

superconductor

n

a substance that has no electrical resistance, typically at very low temperatures, allowing electricity to flow through it without any loss of energy.

[ˌsuːpərkənˈdʌktər]

supercontinent

n

A very large landmass formed from the joining of multiple continents.

[ˈsuːpərˌkɑːntɪnənt]

supercooled

adj

(of a liquid) cooled below its freezing point without solidification.

[ˌsuːpərˈkuːld]

supercritical

adj

(of a fluid) at a temperature and pressure above its critical point, where distinct liquid and gas phases do not exist.

[ˌsuːpərˈkrɪtɪkəl]

superego

n

the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

[ˌsuːpərˈiːɡoʊ]

superficial

adj

Concerned only with what is obvious or apparent; not thorough or deep.

[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃl]

superficiality

n

the fact of being superficial; a lack of thoroughness, depth of character, or serious thought.

[ˌsuːpərˌfɪʃiˈæləti]
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