English words starting with S

in a way that is concerned only with what is obvious or apparent, not thorough or deep.

A fluid, typically a liquid like helium, that flows without any viscosity or friction, especially at temperatures close to absolute zero.

The property of a fluid that flows without viscosity or friction and exhibits other unusual quantum mechanical effects, typically occurring at temperatures near absolute zero.

an amount of something that is more than is needed or wanted

more than is needed or wanted; unnecessary or excessive.

a food considered especially nutritious or otherwise beneficial to health and well-being.

A fund established by a government to finance the cleanup of hazardous waste and environmental pollution.

a star that is much larger, more massive, and more luminous than a giant star, representing a late stage in stellar evolution.

A very strong glue, especially one that is based on cyanoacrylate.

A music group formed by well-known, successful musicians who have already performed separately or in other groups.

an extremely large and powerful gun, typically one that is custom-built or experimental.

(of a liquid) heated under pressure above its boiling point without boiling occurring.

A fictional character, especially in comics or movies, who has extraordinary or superhuman powers and is dedicated to fighting crime or protecting the public.

a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic, especially an expressway with multiple lanes.

having or showing exceptional ability or powers beyond normal human capability

to put one image, object, or layer on top of another so that both can be seen, either fully or partly.

Placed or laid over something else, typically so that both are still evident.

The action or process of placing one thing on top of another so that both are seen.

To be in charge of an activity or person; to manage or oversee.

the position, work, or period of office of a superintendent.

a person who is in charge of a particular department or institution, especially a school district or a building

higher in rank, status, or quality

the state or quality of being better, more powerful, or more important than others.

in a manner that is higher in rank, status, or quality.

Of the highest quality or degree; surpassing all others.

relating to or denoting a speed greater than that of light.

a number of votes that is much more than half, especially one that is required for making important decisions or changes.

a man with greater strength or abilities than a normal human being

A large self-service shop selling foods and household goods.

A prison designed to hold the most dangerous criminals, featuring extremely high security and strict control over inmates' movements and activities.

An extremely famous and highly paid fashion model who works for top designers and appears in international magazines and advertisements.

A mother who successfully manages a home and raises children while also having a full-time job or many other demanding responsibilities.

Relating to the sky or the heavens; celestial.

(of a liquid) lying above a solid residue after precipitation, centrifugation, or other separation process.

relating to phenomena that cannot be explained by the laws of nature or science.

belief in the existence of supernatural beings, agencies, or phenomena, or a system based on such belief.

In a way that cannot be explained by the laws of nature; by or as if by supernatural power.

exceeding what is normal or usual; exceptional.

a star that suddenly increases very greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.

exceeding the usual, stated, or required number; extra.

of higher rank, status, or importance.

a group of organisms, such as a social insect colony, that functions in a highly coordinated way and can be considered as a single, self-regulating entity.

A compound containing the highly reactive O₂⁻ anion.

to place or lay (one thing) over or above something else, typically so that they coincide.

The action of placing one thing on or above another, especially so that they coincide.

A country that has very great military and political power in the world.

extremely wealthy; having a very large amount of money.

(of a processor) designed to execute more than one instruction during a single clock cycle by having multiple parallel execution units.

(of a letter, figure, or symbol) written or printed above the line of text.

to take the place of (something older or less effective) and become the new standard or norm.

Extremely or excessively sensitive; reacting very strongly to slight changes, influences, or stimuli.

A set that includes all the elements of another set and possibly more.

Extremely attractive or sexually appealing.

to increase the size of something, especially a portion of food or drink, to a much larger than standard amount.

relating to or flying at a speed greater than that of sound.

a very large, high-speed racetrack, especially one used for major stock car races.

a very famous and successful performer, especially a musician, actor, or sports player

The status or condition of being a superstar; the world of superstars.

A large and powerful political entity, especially one formed by the union of several nations or states.

a major television station that transmits its signal over a wide area via satellite or cable.

a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck, which is not based on reason or scientific knowledge.

believing that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck, based on magic or old ideas, rather than reason or science.

in a way that shows belief in superstitions; in a manner influenced by superstition.

a very large store, especially one that sells a wide variety of goods, often at low prices.

a hypothetical one-dimensional object in some theories of particle physics, which is a fundamental constituent of reality and is postulated to be the basis of all particles and forces.

a structure built on top of something else, such as the part of a ship above the main deck or the part of a building above its foundation.

Relating to or exhibiting supersymmetry, a theoretical symmetry in physics that relates elementary particles of one spin to another.

a principle in theoretical physics that proposes a relationship between two basic classes of elementary particles, bosons and fermions, where for every known particle a "superpartner" particle of the other class is postulated.

a very large ship designed to carry huge quantities of oil or other liquid cargo.

To watch and direct a person, activity, or process to ensure it is done correctly or safely.

Watched and directed by someone with authority or expertise.

watching and directing a person, activity, or situation to ensure it is done correctly

The action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done.

A person whose job is to supervise someone or something.

Relating to or having the function of supervising or overseeing people, activities, or processes.

a woman who is exceptionally successful, strong, or capable, especially one who manages the many demands of a career, family, and home life.

The act of turning the hand or foot so that the palm or sole faces upward or forward.

Lying flat on your back with your face upward.

the last meal of the day, typically a light or informal one eaten in the evening.

the time in the evening when the main meal of the day is eaten.

To take the place of (someone or something), especially through force, scheming, or innovation.

Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.

something that is added to something else to improve it or complete it; something extra.

provided in addition to what already exists, especially to make it complete or sufficient.

provided in addition to what already exists or is available, typically to improve or complete it.

the act of adding something to something else to make it complete or improve it.

The quality of being able to bend or move easily and gracefully; flexibility.

A person who makes a humble or earnest plea to someone in power or authority.

A person who makes a humble or earnest plea to someone in power or authority.

To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

The action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.

Provided something that was needed or wanted.

a person or company that provides something needed, especially goods or equipment

to provide something that is needed or wanted

the relationship between the amount of goods or services that are available and the amount that people want to buy, especially as this affects prices

The sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the final product to the consumer.

The relationship between the availability of a commodity or service (supply) and the desire for it (demand), considered as factors regulating its price.

Relating to or based on the theory that economic growth is best encouraged by lowering taxes and reducing regulation, thereby increasing the ability of producers to supply more goods.

An economist or political advocate who believes that economic growth is best achieved by lowering taxes and reducing regulation to increase the supply of goods and services.

To hold up or bear the weight of something; to keep from falling.

A group of people who meet regularly to give each other emotional help, advice, and encouragement because they share a particular problem or experience.

Able to be endured or tolerated; bearable.

held up or kept in position.

a person who approves of and encourages a public figure, organization, or idea.

Providing assistance, encouragement, or backing.

Providing encouragement or emotional help.

In a way that provides encouragement, emotional help, or approval.

The quality of being supportive; providing encouragement or emotional help.

to think or believe that something is true or possible, often without being certain

Generally believed or assumed to be the case, but not necessarily so.

according to what is generally believed or assumed to be true, though not necessarily proven.

Used to introduce a hypothesis or possibility for consideration.

An idea or theory that you believe is true even though you do not have proof.

A small, solid medical preparation designed to be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra, where it melts to release medication.

to put an end to something by force or authority; to prevent something from being expressed, published, or known.

a substance that reduces or stops a particular process or feeling, especially a bodily function.

(of an emotion, action, or process) kept from being expressed, revealed, or continued

The act of ending something by force

tending or intended to suppress something, especially by force or authority.

a person or thing that suppresses something.