Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with S
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summiteer
na person who takes part in a summit conference.
summitry
nthe practice or process of holding summit meetings between heads of state or government.
summon
vTo order someone to come to a place.
summoning
nThe act of ordering or authoritatively requesting someone to be present.
summons
nAn official order to appear in a court of law.
sumo
na japanese style of wrestling in which a competitor attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring or to the ground
sump
na pit or reservoir serving as a drain or receptacle for liquids, especially in a mine or the crankcase of an internal combustion engine.
sumpter
na pack animal, especially a horse or mule, used for carrying loads.
sumptuary
adjrelating to or regulating personal expenditures, especially on luxury items.
sumptuous
adjvery expensive and looking very impressive
sumptuously
advin a way that involves great expense or luxury; richly and splendidly.
sun
nThe star around which the earth orbits and which provides light and heat for the earth.
sun-baked
adjDried, hardened, or cooked by the heat of the sun
sun-blasted
adjDamaged, withered, or made barren by intense heat and light from the sun.
sun-bleached
adjFaded or discolored by prolonged exposure to sunlight.
sun-browned
adjHaving skin tanned or darkened by exposure to the sun.
sun-dappled
adjMarked with spots or patches of sunlight that shine through a gap, such as leaves.
sun-drenched
adjReceiving a very large amount of sunlight; bathed in sunshine.
sun-dried
adjDried by the heat of the sun, not by artificial means.
sun-faded
adjHaving had its color weakened or changed by prolonged exposure to sunlight.
sun-filled
adjFull of or bright with sunlight.
sun-kissed
adj(of a person's skin or hair) lightly tanned or lightened by the sun.
sun-like
adjResembling or characteristic of the sun.
sun-loving
adjThriving in or preferring sunny conditions; requiring or enjoying a lot of sunlight.
sun-scorched
adjDried out, damaged, or discolored by the intense heat of the sun.
sun-soaked
adjExposed to and warmed by a large amount of sunshine.
sun-splashed
adjBrightly illuminated by sunlight, often in a way that suggests it is scattered or dappled.
sun-streaked
adjMarked with streaks or lines of sunlight.
sun-warmed
adjMade warm by the heat of the sun
sun-washed
adj(especially of a place or scene) brightly illuminated by sunlight, giving an impression of being cleansed or bleached by it.
sunbathe
vTo sit or lie in the sun, especially to get a suntan.
sunbather
nA person who lies in the sun, especially to get a suntan.
sunbeam
nA ray of sunlight.
sunbelt
nA region or area of a country that is characterized by a warm, sunny climate.
sunbird
nA small, brightly colored Old World songbird with a long, curved bill, feeding on nectar.
sunblock
nA cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
sunburn
nreddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
sunburned
adjHaving skin that is red and sore from spending too much time in the sun.
sunburnt
adjhaving skin that is red and sore because of spending too much time in the sun
sunburst
nA sudden, powerful appearance of sunlight breaking through clouds.
sunchoke
nthe edible tuber of a species of sunflower, resembling a knobby potato, also known as a jerusalem artichoke.
sundae
na sweet dish consisting of ice cream served with a topping such as fruit, syrup, or nuts.
sunday
nThe day of the week following Saturday, observed by most Christians as a day of rest and worship.
sunday-school
nA class held on Sundays to teach children about Christianity and the Bible.
sundeck
nan open deck or area on a ship or building, designed for passengers or occupants to sit or lie in the sun.
sunder
vTo break apart or separate, especially by force or violence.
sundew
na small carnivorous bog plant with sticky hairs on its leaves that trap and digest insects.
sundial
na device that shows the time by the position of a shadow cast by a pointer in sunlight.
sundown
nthe time in the evening when the sun disappears and night begins; sunset.
sundress
na light, loose dress, typically without sleeves, worn in warm weather.
sundry
adjof various kinds; several
sunfish
nA large, almost circular, freshwater fish with a deep, flattened body, especially the North American species that often basks near the surface.
sunflower
nA tall plant with a large, round, yellow flower whose seeds can be eaten or used to make oil.
sung
vPast participle of sing.
sunglasses
na pair of glasses with dark lenses to protect the eyes from bright sunlight.
sunk
vPast participle of sink
sunken
adjHaving sunk or been submerged in water.
sunless
adjWithout any sun; dark or gloomy because the sun is not shining.
sunlight
nThe natural light that comes from the sun.
sunlit
adjIlluminated by the sun.
Sunni
nThe 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.
sunni-dominated
adjControlled, governed, or having a majority population of Sunni Muslims.
sunni-shiite
adjRelating to or involving both Sunni and Shiite branches of Islam
sunny
adjHaving a lot of bright light from the sun
sunpad
nA cushioned mat or mattress used for lying on in the sun, typically outdoors.
sunporch
nA room or enclosed area, often with many windows, built onto a house to receive sunlight.
sunrise
nThe time in the morning when the sun appears or full daylight arrives.
sunroof
nA panel in the roof of a car that can be opened or removed to let in light and air.
sunroom
na 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.
sunscreen
na cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun.
sunset
nthe time in the evening when the sun disappears and night begins.
sunshade
nA device such as an umbrella, awning, or parasol used to give protection from the sun.
sunshine
nThe light and heat that come from the sun.
sunshiny
adjFull of or bright with sunshine; cheerful and happy.
sunspot
nA dark patch that appears temporarily on the sun's surface, appearing darker because it is cooler than the surrounding areas.
sunstroke
na 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.
suntan
nthe brown colour that your skin goes when you spend time in the sun
suntanned
adjhaving skin that has become darker after being in the sun
sunup
nthe time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon; sunrise.
sunward
advin the direction toward the sun
sunyata
nThe Buddhist concept of the emptiness or voidness of all phenomena, signifying the absence of inherent, independent existence.
sup
vTo eat supper or to eat or drink something, especially by taking small amounts
super
adjVery good or pleasant; excellent
super-efficient
adjMore efficient than normal; having extremely high efficiency.
super-fast
adjExtremely or exceptionally fast.
super-hot
adjExtremely hot in temperature.
super-powerful
adjExtremely powerful; having exceptionally great strength, influence, or capability.
super-premium
adjOf a product, especially a food, drink, or fuel: of the highest possible quality and price, exceeding the standard premium grade.
super-rich
adj(of a person or group) having an extremely large amount of money or assets.
super-secret
adjExtremely or exceptionally secret; classified at the highest level of secrecy.
super-sized
adjDescribing something that has been made extremely or unusually large, especially in the context of food portions or commercial products.
super-skinny
adjextremely thin or slender, often to an exaggerated degree.
super-strong
adjExtremely strong; possessing strength far beyond the ordinary.
super-tight
adjExtremely tight; having no slack or looseness.
superabundance
nAn amount that is more than is needed or can be used; an excessive quantity.
superalloy
nA 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.
superannuated
adjtoo old for work or use; obsolete or outdated
superb
adjof excellent quality; splendid
superbly
advin an impressively splendid, excellent, or skillful manner.
superbug
na strain of bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotic drugs.
supercede
vTo take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); to supplant.
supercenter
na very large retail store, typically a hypermarket, that combines a full supermarket with a wide range of non-food merchandise.
supercharge
vto charge with a greater or excessive quantity of something, such as power, energy, or intensity.
supercharged
adj(of an engine) fitted with a supercharger to increase its power.
supercharger
na device that forces extra air or fuel into an engine to increase its power.
supercilious
adjBehaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
supercluster
nA very large group of galaxies that are gravitationally bound and form part of the large-scale structure of the universe.
supercollider
nA very large and powerful particle accelerator, used to study fundamental particles and forces by colliding beams of particles at extremely high energies.
supercomputer
nAn extremely powerful computer that can perform complex calculations at very high speeds, typically used for scientific and engineering work.
supercomputing
nthe use of extremely powerful, high-speed computers for processing very large amounts of data or performing extremely complex calculations.
superconducting
adjhaving the property of conducting electricity without resistance, typically at very low temperatures.
superconductive
adjhaving the property of superconductivity; allowing electricity to flow through with zero electrical resistance, typically at very low temperatures.
superconductivity
nThe property of zero electrical resistance in certain materials when cooled below a critical temperature.
superconductor
na substance that has no electrical resistance, typically at very low temperatures, allowing electricity to flow through it without any loss of energy.
supercontinent
nA very large landmass formed from the joining of multiple continents.
supercooled
adj(of a liquid) cooled below its freezing point without solidification.
supercritical
adj(of a fluid) at a temperature and pressure above its critical point, where distinct liquid and gas phases do not exist.
superego
nthe part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.
superficial
adjConcerned only with what is obvious or apparent; not thorough or deep.
superficiality
nthe fact of being superficial; a lack of thoroughness, depth of character, or serious thought.