Adjectives Starting With S
Here's the list of all the 4815 Adjectives Starting With S in the English Language.
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| Common Adjectives (with Definitions and Examples) | |
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| so | More Definitions → |
| some | 1. (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity 2. relatively many but unspecified in number More Definitions → |
| such | 1. of so extreme a degree or extent; demonstrative, other pronoun; demonstrative determiner, kind More Definitions → |
| said | 1. being the one previously mentioned or spoken of More Definitions → |
| set | 1. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed 2. fixed and unmoving More Definitions → |
| subject | 1. possibly accepting or permitting 2. being under the power or sovereignty of another or others More Definitions → |
| special | 1. unique or specific to a person or thing or category 2. for a special service or occasion More Definitions → |
| sign | 1. used of the language of the deaf More Definitions → |
| south | 1. situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south More Definitions → |
| same | 1. same in identity 2. closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree More Definitions → |
| size | 1. (used in combination) sized More Definitions → |
| small | 1. relatively moderate, limited, or small 2. (of children and animals) young, immature More Definitions → |
| still | 1. used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion 2. not sparkling More Definitions → |
| stock | 1. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse 2. routine More Definitions → |
| sales | More Definitions → |
| select | 1. of superior grade 2. selected or chosen for special qualifications More Definitions → |
| second | 1. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude 2. a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first More Definitions → |
| standard | 1. commonly used or supplied 2. regularly and widely used or sold More Definitions → |
| side | 1. located on a side More Definitions → |
| social | 1. relating to human society and its members 2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups More Definitions → |
| single | 1. being or characteristic of a single thing or person 2. used of flowers having usually only one row or whorl of petals More Definitions → |
| star | 1. indicating the most important performer or role More Definitions → |
| similar | 1. (of words) expressing closely related meanings 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
| self | 1. (used as a combining form) relating to--of or by or to or from or for--the self More Definitions → |
| sure | 1. exercising or taking care great enough to bring assurance 2. physically secure or dependable More Definitions → |
| specific | 1. (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique 2. relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species More Definitions → |
| several | 1. (used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many 2. considered individually More Definitions → |
| short | 1. primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration 2. (primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length More Definitions → |
| sound | 1. financially secure and safe 2. in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay More Definitions → |
| simple | 1. easy and not involved or complicated 2. apart from anything else; without additions or modifications More Definitions → |
| summary | 1. performed speedily and without formality 2. briefly giving the gist of something More Definitions → |
| silver | 1. made from or largely consisting of silver 2. having the white lustrous sheen of silver More Definitions → |
| six | 1. denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units More Definitions → |
| sent | 1. caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted More Definitions → |
| starting | 1. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear 2. appropriate to the beginning or start of an event More Definitions → |
| super | 1. of the highest quality 2. including more than a specified category More Definitions → |
| safe | 1. free from danger or the risk of harm 2. having reached a base without being put out More Definitions → |
| secure | 1. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with 2. financially safe More Definitions → |
| strong | 1. not faint or feeble 2. having or wielding force or authority More Definitions → |
| selected | 1. chosen in preference to another More Definitions → |
| significant | 1. important in effect or meaning 2. too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation More Definitions → |
| senior | 1. older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service 2. used of the fourth and final year in United States high school or college More Definitions → |
| skin | More Definitions → |
| southern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the south 2. from the south; used especially of wind More Definitions → |
| surface | 1. on the surface More Definitions → |
| specified | 1. clearly and explicitly stated More Definitions → |
| square | 1. providing abundant nourishment 2. leaving no balance More Definitions → |
| seven | 1. being one more than six More Definitions → |
| successful | 1. having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome More Definitions → |
| sold | 1. disposed of to a purchaser More Definitions → |
| stone | 1. of any of various dull tannish or grey colors More Definitions → |
| scientific | 1. of or relating to the practice of science 2. conforming with the principles or methods used in science More Definitions → |
| satellite | 1. surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power More Definitions → |
| shot | 1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles More Definitions → |
| sec | 1. (of champagne) moderately dry More Definitions → |
| soft | 1. yielding readily to pressure or weight 2. compassionate and kind; conciliatory More Definitions → |
| supported | 1. sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support) 2. held up or having the weight borne especially from below More Definitions → |
| signed | 1. having a handwritten signature 2. used of the language of the deaf More Definitions → |
| serious | 1. of great consequence 2. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm More Definitions → |
| sorted | 1. arranged according to size 2. arranged into groups More Definitions → |
| solid | 1. characterized by good substantial quality 2. of one substance or character throughout More Definitions → |
| smart | 1. showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness 2. elegant and stylish More Definitions → |
| separate | 1. standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything 2. separated according to race, sex, class, or religion More Definitions → |
| sorry | 1. bad; unfortunate 2. without merit; of little or no value or use More Definitions → |
| signal | 1. notably out of the ordinary More Definitions → |
| stated | 1. declared as fact; explicitly stated More Definitions → |
| straight | 1. successive (without a break) 2. erect in posture More Definitions → |
| sweet | 1. having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub 2. pleasing to the ear More Definitions → |
| shared | 1. distributed in portions (often equal) on the basis of a plan or purpose 2. have in common; held or experienced in common More Definitions → |
| strategic | 1. relating to or concerned with strategy 2. highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war More Definitions → |
| secret | 1. not open or public; kept private or not revealed 2. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods More Definitions → |
| sharing | 1. unselfishly willing to share with others More Definitions → |
| spent | 1. drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted 2. depleted of energy, force, or strength More Definitions → |
| static | 1. concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity 2. not in physical motion More Definitions → |
| secondary | 1. inferior in rank or status 2. depending on or incidental to what is original or primary More Definitions → |
| ski | More Definitions → |
| standing | 1. (of fluids) not moving or flowing 2. executed in or initiated from a standing position More Definitions → |
| smoking | 1. emitting smoke in great volume More Definitions → |
| slow | 1. not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time 2. at a slow tempo More Definitions → |
| serial | 1. pertaining to or composed in serial technique 2. pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series More Definitions → |
| seeing | 1. having vision, not blind More Definitions → |
| salt | 1. (of speech) painful or bitter More Definitions → |
| smaller | 1. small or little relative to something else More Definitions → |
| sharp | 1. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point 2. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing More Definitions → |
| spread | 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent 2. prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out More Definitions → |
| supporting | 1. furnishing support and encouragement 2. capable of bearing a structural load More Definitions → |
| searching | 1. diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation 2. having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect More Definitions → |
| sporting | 1. relating to or used in sports 2. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play More Definitions → |
| speaking | 1. capable of or involving speech or speaking 2. capable of speech More Definitions → |
| supreme | 1. final or last in your life or progress 2. greatest in status or authority or power More Definitions → |
| sterling | 1. highest in quality More Definitions → |
| saving | 1. bringing about salvation or redemption from sin 2. characterized by thriftiness More Definitions → |
| suitable | 1. meant or adapted for an occasion or use 2. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse More Definitions → |
| scheduled | 1. planned or scheduled for some certain time or times More Definitions → |
| sufficient | 1. of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant More Definitions → |
| swimming | 1. filled or brimming with tears 2. applied to a fish depicted horizontally More Definitions → |
| solar | 1. relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun More Definitions → |
| split | 1. having been divided; having the unity destroyed 2. (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain More Definitions → |
| spiritual | 1. concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church 2. concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul More Definitions → |
| superior | 1. of high or superior quality or performance 2. of or characteristic of high rank or importance More Definitions → |
| saved | 1. rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin 2. guarded from injury or destruction More Definitions → |
| sensitive | 1. responsive to physical stimuli 2. being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others More Definitions → |
| smooth | 1. smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication 2. smooth and unconstrained in movement More Definitions → |
| sitting | 1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks 2. not moving and therefore easy to attack More Definitions → |
| strange | 1. not known before 2. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird More Definitions → |
| sustainable | 1. capable of being sustained More Definitions → |
| statistical | 1. of or relating to statistics More Definitions → |
| stable | 1. firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation 2. not taking part readily in chemical change More Definitions → |
| severe | 1. intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality 2. very strong or vigorous More Definitions → |
| stainless | 1. (of reputation) free from blemishes More Definitions → |
| stereo | 1. designating the reproduction of sound using two or more independent audio channels More Definitions → |
| structural | 1. relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure 2. relating to or having or characterized by structure More Definitions → |
| sick | 1. affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function 2. feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit More Definitions → |
| shaved | 1. having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin More Definitions → |
| surrounding | 1. closely encircling More Definitions → |
| substantial | 1. of considerable importance, size, or worth 2. of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something More Definitions → |
| subsequent | 1. following in time or order More Definitions → |
| stopped | 1. (of a nose) blocked More Definitions → |
| shock | More Definitions → |
| sublime | 1. inspiring awe 2. worthy of adoration or reverence More Definitions → |
| satisfied | 1. filled with satisfaction 2. allayed More Definitions → |
| supposed | 1. required or under orders 2. mistakenly believed More Definitions → |
| southwest | 1. coming from the southwest 2. situated in or oriented toward the southwest More Definitions → |
| solo | 1. composed or performed by a single voice or instrument More Definitions → |
| stupid | 1. lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity 2. lacking intelligence More Definitions → |
| sealed | 1. established irrevocably 2. closed or secured with or as if with a seal More Definitions → |
| spanking | 1. quick and energetic More Definitions → |
| sole | 1. not divided or shared with others 2. being the only one; single and isolated from others More Definitions → |
| sad | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
| studied | 1. produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation More Definitions → |
| sized | 1. having a specified size 2. having the surface treated or coated with sizing More Definitions → |
| silent | 1. marked by absence of sound 2. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to More Definitions → |
| southeast | 1. coming from the southeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast More Definitions → |
| sought | 1. that is looked for 2. being searched for More Definitions → |
| sleeping | 1. lying with head on paws as if sleeping More Definitions → |
| sunset | 1. of a declining industry or technology 2. providing for termination More Definitions → |
| shut | 1. not open 2. used especially of mouth or eyes More Definitions → |
| stretch | 1. having an elongated seating area 2. easily stretched More Definitions → |
| specialized | 1. developed or designed for a special activity or function More Definitions → |
| statutory | 1. relating to or created by statutes 2. prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute More Definitions → |
| shaped | 1. having the shape of 2. shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort) More Definitions → |
| seasonal | 1. occurring at or dependent on a particular season More Definitions → |
| suffering | 1. troubled by pain or loss 2. very unhappy; full of misery More Definitions → |
| spectacular | 1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect 2. characteristic of spectacles or drama More Definitions → |
| singing | 1. smooth and flowing More Definitions → |
| starring | 1. indicating the most important performer or role More Definitions → |
| substitute | 1. capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team 2. serving or used in place of another More Definitions → |
| sucking | More Definitions → |
| spoken | 1. uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination More Definitions → |
| situated | 1. situated in a particular spot or position More Definitions → |
| surprised | 1. taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment More Definitions → |
| spare | 1. thin and fit 2. more than is needed, desired, or required More Definitions → |
| sixth | 1. coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position More Definitions → |
| sandy | 1. resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas 2. of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown More Definitions → |
| suspect | 1. not as expected More Definitions → |
| surgical | 1. of or relating to or involving or used in surgery 2. relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine More Definitions → |
| salmon | 1. of orange tinged with pink More Definitions → |
| separated | 1. being or feeling set or kept apart from others 2. spaced apart More Definitions → |
| stylish | 1. having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress 2. being or in accordance with current social fashions More Definitions → |
| slim | 1. being of delicate or slender build 2. small in quantity More Definitions → |
| spec | More Definitions → |
| spatial | 1. pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space More Definitions → |
| sunny | 1. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer More Definitions → |
| streaming | 1. exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts 2. (computer science) using or relating to a form of continuous tape transport; used mainly to provide backup storage of unedited data; data that is transmitted and loaded continuously as earlier parts are being accessed/processed/displayed More Definitions → |
| sacred | 1. concerned with religion or religious purposes 2. worthy of respect or dedication More Definitions → |
| stuck | 1. baffled 2. caught or fixed More Definitions → |
| sophisticated | 1. ahead in development; complex or intricate 2. intellectually appealing More Definitions → |
| soviet | More Definitions → |
| stronger | 1. not faint or feeble 2. having or wielding force or authority More Definitions → |
| statute | 1. enacted by a legislative body More Definitions → |
| structured | 1. having definite and highly organized structure 2. resembling a living organism in organization or development More Definitions → |
| squirting | 1. propelled violently in a usually narrow stream More Definitions → |
| struck | 1. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming More Definitions → |
| stunning | 1. commanding attention 2. causing great astonishment and consternation More Definitions → |
| strict | 1. characterized by strictness, severity, or restraint 2. rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard More Definitions → |
| steady | 1. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall 2. securely in position; not shaky More Definitions → |
| statewide | 1. occurring or extending throughout a state More Definitions → |
| superb | 1. of surpassing excellence 2. surpassingly good More Definitions → |
| skilled | 1. having or showing or requiring special skill More Definitions → |
| sage | 1. having wisdom that comes with age and experience 2. of the grey-green color of sage leaves More Definitions → |
| sap | More Definitions → |
| slight | 1. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some 2. lacking substance or significance More Definitions → |
| suspended | 1. (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment More Definitions → |
| scratch | More Definitions → |
| seventh | 1. coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position More Definitions → |
| surplus | 1. more than is needed, desired, or required More Definitions → |
| sonic | 1. (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level 2. relating to audible sound More Definitions → |
| synthetic | 1. involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis 2. systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words More Definitions → |
| subsidiary | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity More Definitions → |
| settled | 1. inhabited by colonists 2. not changeable More Definitions → |
| sudden | 1. happening without warning or in a short space of time More Definitions → |
| sustained | 1. maintained at length without interruption or weakening 2. (of an electric arc) continuous More Definitions → |
| silly | 1. ludicrous, foolish 2. lacking seriousness; given to frivolity More Definitions → |
| sunrise | 1. of an industry or technology; new and developing More Definitions → |
| satisfactory | 1. giving satisfaction 2. meeting requirements More Definitions → |
| shed | 1. shed at an early stage of development More Definitions → |
| solved | 1. explained or answered More Definitions → |
| sheer | 1. complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers 2. not mixed with extraneous elements More Definitions → |
| systematic | 1. characterized by order and planning 2. of or relating to taxonomy More Definitions → |
| stopping | More Definitions → |
| scenic | 1. of or relating to the stage or stage scenery 2. used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery More Definitions → |
| supplemental | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity 2. added to complete or make up a deficiency More Definitions → |
| surrounded | 1. confined on all sides More Definitions → |
| striking | 1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect 2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention More Definitions → |
| suspected | 1. believed likely More Definitions → |
| swift | 1. moving very fast More Definitions → |
| superintendent | More Definitions → |
| sapphire | 1. of something having the color of a blue sapphire More Definitions → |
| sticky | 1. having the sticky properties of an adhesive 2. moist as with undried perspiration and with clothing sticking to the body More Definitions → |
| selective | 1. tending to select; characterized by careful choice 2. characterized by very careful or fastidious selection More Definitions → |
| suited | 1. meant or adapted for an occasion or use 2. outfitted or supplied with clothing More Definitions → |
| suburban | 1. relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs More Definitions → |
| scary | 1. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
| surprising | 1. causing surprise or wonder or amazement More Definitions → |
| sic | More Definitions → |
| savage | 1. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering 2. wild and menacing More Definitions → |
| subtle | 1. difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze 2. able to make fine distinctions More Definitions → |
| stuffed | 1. filled with something 2. crammed with food More Definitions → |
| scared | 1. made afraid More Definitions → |
| subjective | 1. taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias 2. of a mental act performed entirely within the mind More Definitions → |
| supportive | 1. furnishing support or assistance More Definitions → |
| scattered | 1. occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space 2. lacking orderly continuity More Definitions → |
| sixty | 1. being ten more than fifty More Definitions → |
| shallow | 1. lacking depth of intellect or knowledge; concerned only with what is obvious 2. lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center More Definitions → |
| spacious | 1. very large in expanse or scope 2. (of buildings and rooms) having ample space More Definitions → |
| sometime | 1. belonging to some prior time More Definitions → |
| spinal | 1. of or relating to the spine or spinal cord More Definitions → |
| struggling | 1. engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity More Definitions → |
| stern | 1. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect 2. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty More Definitions → |
| symbolic | 1. relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols 2. using symbolism More Definitions → |
| semantic | 1. of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning More Definitions → |
| stationary | 1. standing still 2. not capable of being moved More Definitions → |
| spectral | 1. of or relating to a spectrum 2. resembling or characteristic of a phantom More Definitions → |
| stressed | 1. bearing a stress or accent 2. suffering severe physical strain or distress More Definitions → |
| spiral | 1. in the shape of a coil More Definitions → |
| supplementary | 1. functioning in a supporting capacity 2. added to complete or make up a deficiency More Definitions → |
| slower | More Definitions → |
| simulated | 1. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article 2. reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character More Definitions → |
| shy | 1. lacking self-confidence 2. short More Definitions → |
| stained | 1. marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter 2. having a coating of stain or varnish More Definitions → |
| socialist | 1. advocating or following the socialist principles More Definitions → |
| southwestern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the southwest 2. of a region of the United States generally including New Mexico; Arizona; Texas; California; and sometimes Nevada; Utah; Colorado More Definitions → |
| standardized | 1. brought into conformity with a standard 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
| sliding | 1. being a smooth continuous motion More Definitions → |
| satisfying | 1. providing abundant nourishment 2. providing freedom from worry More Definitions → |
| surviving | 1. still in existence More Definitions → |
| spotted | 1. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) More Definitions → |
| straw | 1. of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored More Definitions → |
| shocked | 1. struck with fear, dread, or consternation More Definitions → |
| smiling | 1. smiling with happiness or optimism More Definitions → |
| shifting | 1. continuously varying 2. changing position or direction More Definitions → |
| slate | More Definitions → |
| screaming | 1. so extremely intense as to evoke screams 2. resembling a scream in effect More Definitions → |
| straightforward | 1. free from ambiguity 2. without evasion or compromise More Definitions → |
| simultaneous | 1. occurring or operating at the same time More Definitions → |
| sovereign | 1. (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces 2. greatest in status or authority or power More Definitions → |
| southeastern | 1. situated in or oriented toward the southeast 2. of a region of the United States generally including Alabama; Georgia; Florida; Tennessee; South Carolina; North Carolina More Definitions → |
| sour | 1. having a sharp biting taste 2. smelling of fermentation or staleness More Definitions → |
| shining | 1. marked by exceptional merit 2. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow More Definitions → |
| shaping | 1. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning More Definitions → |
| seamless | 1. not having or joined by a seam or seams 2. smooth, especially of skin More Definitions → |
| sensible | 1. readily perceived by the senses 2. aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed More Definitions → |
| swinging | 1. characterized by a buoyant rhythm More Definitions → |
| stiff | 1. having a strong physiological or chemical effect 2. not moving or operating freely More Definitions → |
| scholarly | 1. characteristic of scholars or scholarship More Definitions → |
| stark | 1. devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment 2. severely simple More Definitions → |
| strongest | 1. not faint or feeble 2. having or wielding force or authority More Definitions → |
| secular | 1. of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations 2. characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world More Definitions → |
| systemic | 1. affecting an entire system More Definitions → |
| steep | 1. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation 2. of a slope; set at a high angle More Definitions → |
| sensory | 1. involving or derived from the senses 2. relating to or concerned in sensation More Definitions → |
| stretched | 1. (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching 2. extended or spread over a wide area or distance More Definitions → |
| sensation | More Definitions → |
| skinny | 1. of or relating to or resembling skin 2. being very thin More Definitions → |
| shortcut | More Definitions → |
| sore | 1. hurting 2. causing misery or pain or distress More Definitions → |
| sixteen | 1. being one more than fifteen More Definitions → |
| sequential | 1. in regular succession without gaps More Definitions → |
| sounding | 1. appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms 2. having volume or deepness More Definitions → |
| supervisory | 1. of or limited to or involving supervision More Definitions → |
| sung | More Definitions → |
| shiny | 1. reflecting light 2. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow More Definitions → |
| sophomore | 1. used of the second year in United States high school or college More Definitions → |
| spicy | 1. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves 2. suggestive of sexual impropriety More Definitions → |
| supervised | 1. under observation or under the direction of a superintendent or overseer More Definitions → |
| savvy | More Definitions → |
| sanitary | 1. free from filth and pathogens More Definitions → |
| seated | 1. (of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks More Definitions → |
| smoked | 1. (used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke More Definitions → |
| solvent | 1. capable of meeting financial obligations More Definitions → |
| singular | 1. composed of one member, set, or kind 2. grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit More Definitions → |
| scalable | 1. capable of being scaled; possible to scale More Definitions → |
| spontaneous | 1. said or done without having been planned or written in advance 2. happening or arising without apparent external cause More Definitions → |
| stellar | 1. being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars 2. indicating the most important performer or role More Definitions → |
| seismic | 1. subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration More Definitions → |
| succession | More Definitions → |
| suspicious | 1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide 2. not as expected More Definitions → |
| subscribed | 1. (of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end More Definitions → |
| standby | 1. ready for emergency use More Definitions → |
| substantive | 1. of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something 2. being on topic and prompting thought More Definitions → |
| scalar | 1. of or relating to a musical scale 2. of or relating to a directionless magnitude (such as mass or speed etc.) that is completely specified by its magnitude More Definitions → |
| stimulating | 1. that stimulates 2. making lively and cheerful More Definitions → |
| shocking | 1. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism 2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation More Definitions → |
| sparkling | 1. used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide 2. shining with brilliant points of light like stars More Definitions → |
| sapiens | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of Homo sapiens More Definitions → |
| scarlet | 1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies More Definitions → |
| strait | 1. narrow More Definitions → |
| seldom | More Definitions → |
| scaled | 1. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles 2. (used of armor) having overlapping metal plates attached to a leather backing More Definitions → |
| submarine | 1. beneath the surface of the sea More Definitions → |
| splitting | 1. resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree More Definitions → |
| sleek | 1. well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed 2. designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow More Definitions → |
| successive | 1. in regular succession without gaps More Definitions → |
| symmetric | 1. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts More Definitions → |
| seminary | More Definitions → |
| susceptible | 1. (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of 2. easily impressed emotionally More Definitions → |
| speedy | 1. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed 2. accomplished rapidly and without delay More Definitions → |
| saturated | 1. being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance 2. used especially of organic compounds; having all available valence bonds filled More Definitions → |
| sticking | 1. extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary More Definitions → |
| stripped | 1. having only essential or minimal features 2. having everything extraneous removed including contents More Definitions → |
| sturdy | 1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships 2. substantially made or constructed More Definitions → |
| stochastic | 1. being or having a random variable More Definitions → |
| swept | 1. possessing sweep More Definitions → |
| staring | 1. (used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder 2. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers More Definitions → |
| seventy | 1. being ten more than sixty More Definitions → |
| striped | 1. marked or decorated with stripes More Definitions → |
| spruce | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
| suspicion | More Definitions → |
| soluble | 1. (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water) 2. susceptible of solution or of being solved or explained More Definitions → |
| sincere | 1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions 2. open and genuine; not deceitful More Definitions → |
| splendid | 1. having great beauty and splendor 2. very good; of the highest quality More Definitions → |
| sweeping | 1. taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination 2. ignoring distinctions More Definitions → |
| strengthened | 1. given added strength or support More Definitions → |
| scarce | 1. deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand More Definitions → |
| supernatural | 1. not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material More Definitions → |
| slick | 1. made slick by e.g. ice or grease 2. superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject More Definitions → |
| smiley | More Definitions → |
| scrub | 1. (of domestic animals) not selectively bred More Definitions → |
| spaced | 1. spaced apart 2. arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form More Definitions → |
| sworn | 1. bound by or stated on oath 2. bound by or as if by an oath More Definitions → |
| sleepy | 1. ready to fall asleep More Definitions → |
| stranded | 1. cut off or left behind More Definitions → |
| sneak | 1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed More Definitions → |
| sectional | 1. relating to or based upon a section (i.e. as if cut through by an intersecting plane) 2. consisting of or divided into sections More Definitions → |
| sliced | 1. prepared by cutting 2. (used of meat) cut into pieces for serving More Definitions → |
| shotgun | More Definitions → |
| stimulated | 1. emotionally aroused More Definitions → |
| scented | 1. filled or impregnated with perfume 2. having a natural fragrance More Definitions → |
| swell | 1. excellent More Definitions → |
| scholastic | 1. of or relating to schools 2. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism More Definitions → |
| seventeen | 1. being one more than sixteen More Definitions → |
| specialised | 1. developed or designed for a special activity or function More Definitions → |
| seasoned | 1. aged or processed 2. rendered competent through trial and experience More Definitions → |
| stocked | 1. furnished with more than enough More Definitions → |
| sympathetic | 1. of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system 2. expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward More Definitions → |
| sensual | 1. marked by the appetites and passions of the body 2. sexually exciting or gratifying More Definitions → |
| scotch | 1. avoiding waste More Definitions → |
| stirring | 1. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement 2. exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions More Definitions → |
| secretarial | 1. of or relating to a secretary or to a secretary's work More Definitions → |
| simulate | More Definitions → |
| schematic | 1. represented in simplified or symbolic form More Definitions → |
| shady | 1. quiet, dark, or concealed 2. not as expected More Definitions → |
| septic | 1. containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms 2. of or relating to or caused by putrefaction More Definitions → |
| squared | 1. having been made square More Definitions → |
| stringent | 1. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures More Definitions → |
| saline | 1. containing salt More Definitions → |
| sterile | 1. incapable of reproducing 2. free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms More Definitions → |
| suppressed | 1. manifesting or subjected to suppression 2. held in check with difficulty More Definitions → |
| skeletal | 1. of or relating to or forming or attached to a skeleton 2. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold More Definitions → |
| slack | 1. not tense or taut 2. flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide More Definitions → |
| stout | 1. dependable 2. euphemisms for `fat' More Definitions → |
| sane | 1. mentally healthy; free from mental disorder 2. marked by sound judgment; having good reason More Definitions → |
| synchronous | 1. occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase 2. (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that requires a common clock signal (a timing reference) between the communicating devices in order to coordinate their transmissions More Definitions → |
| stony | 1. abounding in rocks or stones 2. showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings More Definitions → |
| staple | 1. necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities More Definitions → |
| stacked | 1. arranged in a stack 2. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves More Definitions → |
| shattered | 1. ruined or disrupted More Definitions → |
| selfish | 1. concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others More Definitions → |
| saltwater | More Definitions → |
| spun | More Definitions → |
| skeptical | 1. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion 2. marked by or given to doubt More Definitions → |
| smoky | 1. marked by or emitting or filled with smoke 2. tasting of smoke More Definitions → |
| soothing | 1. affording physical relief 2. freeing from fear and anxiety More Definitions → |
| shaded | 1. protected from heat and light with shade or shadow 2. (of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow More Definitions → |
| stray | 1. not close together in time 2. (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home More Definitions → |
| societal | 1. relating to human society and its members More Definitions → |
| soprano | 1. having or denoting a high range More Definitions → |
| slippery | 1. causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide 2. not to be trusted More Definitions → |
| subordinate | 1. lower in rank or importance 2. subject or submissive to authority or the control of another More Definitions → |
| sweetheart | 1. privileged treatment of a favored person or corporation (sometimes unethically) More Definitions → |
| staged | 1. deliberately arranged for effect 2. written for or performed on the stage More Definitions → |
| silky | 1. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk More Definitions → |
| sparse | 1. not dense More Definitions → |
| soaring | 1. ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual 2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others More Definitions → |
| spherical | 1. of or relating to spheres or resembling a sphere 2. having the shape of a sphere or ball More Definitions → |
| smashing | 1. excellent More Definitions → |
| sober | 1. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises 2. lacking brightness or color; dull More Definitions → |
| sinister | 1. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments 2. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable More Definitions → |
| shouted | 1. in a vehement outcry More Definitions → |
| spirited | 1. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness 2. marked by lively action More Definitions → |
| sassy | 1. improperly forward or bold More Definitions → |
| superficial | 1. concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually 2. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface More Definitions → |
| solitary | 1. characterized by or preferring solitude 2. of plants and animals; not growing or living in groups or colonies More Definitions → |
| snowy | 1. marked by the presence of snow 2. covered with snow More Definitions → |
| synchronized | 1. operating in unison More Definitions → |
| slender | 1. being of delicate or slender build 2. very narrow More Definitions → |
| succeeding | 1. coming after or following 2. (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving More Definitions → |
| sham | 1. adopted in order to deceive More Definitions → |
| speculative | 1. not financially safe or secure 2. not based on fact or investigation More Definitions → |
| servo | 1. of or involving servomechanisms More Definitions → |
| stressful | 1. extremely irritating to the nerves More Definitions → |
| sociological | 1. of or relating to or determined by sociology More Definitions → |
| streamlined | 1. made efficient by stripping off nonessentials 2. designed or arranged to offer the least resistance to fluid flow More Definitions → |
| sable | 1. of a dark somewhat brownish black More Definitions → |
| staggering | 1. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm More Definitions → |
| sanctioned | 1. conforming to orthodox or recognized rules 2. formally approved and invested with legal authority More Definitions → |
| swollen | 1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance 2. abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas More Definitions → |
| socioeconomic | 1. involving social as well as economic factors More Definitions → |
| surreal | 1. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions 2. resembling a dream More Definitions → |
| soaked | 1. very drunk More Definitions → |
| simplex | 1. allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time 2. having only one part or element More Definitions → |
| sissy | 1. having unsuitable feminine qualities More Definitions → |
| spoiled | 1. having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention 2. (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition More Definitions → |
| spooky | 1. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) More Definitions → |
| sideways | 1. (of movement) at an angle More Definitions → |
| slipping | 1. moving as on a slippery surface More Definitions → |
| stunned | 1. filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock 2. knocked unconscious by a heavy blow More Definitions → |
| sportsman | More Definitions → |
| scratching | More Definitions → |
| suicidal | 1. dangerous to yourself or your interests More Definitions → |
| sheltered | 1. protected from danger or bad weather More Definitions → |
| sloppy | 1. lacking neatness or order 2. wet or smeared with a spilled liquid or moist material More Definitions → |
| spartan | 1. resolute in the face of pain or danger or adversity 2. unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment More Definitions → |
| stabilized | 1. made stable or firm More Definitions → |
| slant | More Definitions → |
| sleeveless | 1. having no sleeves 2. unproductive of success More Definitions → |
| subsidized | 1. having partial financial support from public funds More Definitions → |
| slain | 1. killed; `slain' is formal or literary as in "slain warriors" More Definitions → |
| shortened | 1. shortened 2. cut short in duration More Definitions → |
| shielded | 1. (used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury More Definitions → |
| sly | 1. marked by skill in deception More Definitions → |
| seeded | 1. (of the more skilled contestants) selectively arranged in the draw for position in a tournament so that they meet each other in later rounds 2. having the seeds extracted More Definitions → |
| secluded | 1. hidden from general view or use 2. providing privacy or seclusion More Definitions → |
| syntactic | 1. of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax More Definitions → |
| shaken | 1. disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock More Definitions → |
| sunk | 1. doomed to extinction More Definitions → |
| starred | 1. marked with an asterisk More Definitions → |
| sensational | 1. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion 2. relating to or concerned in sensation More Definitions → |
| salty | 1. containing or filled with salt 2. engagingly stimulating or provocative More Definitions → |
| sporty | 1. exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play 2. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display More Definitions → |
| stitched | 1. fastened with stitches More Definitions → |
| stormy | 1. characterized by violent emotions or behavior 2. (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion More Definitions → |
| serene | 1. not agitated; without losing self-possession 2. completely clear and fine More Definitions → |
| stirred | 1. emotionally aroused 2. set into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend More Definitions → |
| starving | 1. suffering from lack of food More Definitions → |
| stubborn | 1. not responding to treatment 2. tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield More Definitions → |
| stricken | 1. grievously affected especially by disease 2. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming More Definitions → |
| secondhand | 1. derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand 2. previously used or owned by another More Definitions → |
| sinful | 1. characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin 2. having committed unrighteous acts More Definitions → |
| sleeved | 1. made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| sighted | 1. able to see More Definitions → |
| synonymous | 1. (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same More Definitions → |
| synaptic | 1. (neuroscience) of or involving synapses More Definitions → |
| sheen | More Definitions → |
| sevenfold | 1. having seven units or components More Definitions → |
| scrubbed | 1. made clean by scrubbing More Definitions → |
| sewn | 1. fastened with stitches More Definitions → |
| sentimental | 1. given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality 2. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
| shameless | 1. feeling no shame More Definitions → |
| solemn | 1. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises 2. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions More Definitions → |
| seductive | 1. tending to entice into a desired action or state More Definitions → |
| shredded | 1. prepared by cutting More Definitions → |
| subsurface | 1. beneath the surface More Definitions → |
| submerged | 1. beneath the surface of the water 2. growing or remaining under water More Definitions → |
| shabby | 1. showing signs of wear and tear 2. mean and unworthy and despicable More Definitions → |
| startling | 1. so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm More Definitions → |
| stale | 1. lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age 2. lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new More Definitions → |
| strained | 1. lacking natural ease 2. showing signs of mental and emotional tension More Definitions → |
| sunless | 1. filled or abounding with clouds More Definitions → |
| surrogate | 1. providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties More Definitions → |
| starlight | More Definitions → |
| skim | 1. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed More Definitions → |
| smashed | 1. very drunk More Definitions → |
| savory | 1. having an agreeably pungent taste 2. having a pleasant taste More Definitions → |
| segregated | 1. separated or isolated from others or a main group More Definitions → |
| simplistic | 1. characterized by extreme and often misleading simplicity More Definitions → |
| seventeenth | 1. coming next after the sixteenth in position More Definitions → |
| smelling | 1. (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous More Definitions → |
| stately | 1. impressive in size, manner, or appearance 2. of size and dignity suggestive of a statue More Definitions → |
| studded | 1. dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination More Definitions → |
| sylvan | 1. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions More Definitions → |
| swish | 1. elegant and fashionable More Definitions → |
| symphonic | 1. relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony 2. harmonious in sound More Definitions → |
| seeming | 1. appearing as such but not necessarily so More Definitions → |
| sixteenth | 1. coming next after the fifteenth in position More Definitions → |
| starry | 1. abounding with or resembling stars More Definitions → |
| squat | 1. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature 2. having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground More Definitions → |
| skinned | 1. having skin of a specified kind More Definitions → |
| seminal | 1. pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen 2. containing seeds of later development More Definitions → |
| sexiest | 1. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest 2. stimulating sexual desire More Definitions → |
| sporadic | 1. recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances More Definitions → |
| shorthand | 1. written in abbreviated or symbolic form More Definitions → |
| scrambled | 1. thrown together in a disorderly fashion More Definitions → |
| salient | 1. (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees 2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention More Definitions → |
| somatic | 1. affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit More Definitions → |
| spurious | 1. ostensibly valid, but not actually valid 2. plausible but false More Definitions → |
| stoned | 1. under the influence of narcotics, especially cannabis More Definitions → |
| suggestive | 1. tending to suggest or imply 2. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly More Definitions → |
| strapped | More Definitions → |
| storyteller | More Definitions → |
| snuff | 1. snuff colored; of a greyish to yellowish brown More Definitions → |
| symptomatic | 1. relating to or according to or affecting a symptom or symptoms 2. characteristic or indicative of a disease More Definitions → |
| steamed | 1. cooked in steam 2. aroused to impatience or anger More Definitions → |
| skew | 1. having an oblique or slanting direction or position More Definitions → |
| standardised | 1. brought into conformity with a standard 2. capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability More Definitions → |
| symmetrical | 1. having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts 2. exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities More Definitions → |
| snug | 1. offering safety; well protected or concealed 2. fitting closely but comfortably More Definitions → |
| snoopy | 1. offensively curious or inquisitive More Definitions → |
| subliminal | 1. below the threshold of conscious perception More Definitions → |
| satanic | 1. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell More Definitions → |
| submissive | 1. abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant 2. inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination More Definitions → |
| soulful | 1. full of or expressing deep emotion More Definitions → |
| spiked | 1. having a long sharp point More Definitions → |
| strung | 1. that is on a string More Definitions → |
| sneaky | 1. marked by deception 2. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed More Definitions → |
| supple | 1. gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease 2. (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable More Definitions → |
| shaggy | 1. used of hair; thick and poorly groomed 2. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags More Definitions → |
| stabilizing | 1. causing to become stable More Definitions → |
| sacked | 1. having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence More Definitions → |
| sarcastic | 1. expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds More Definitions → |
| sluggish | 1. slow or slothful 2. (of business) not active or brisk More Definitions → |
| shameful | 1. (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame 2. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation More Definitions → |
| severed | 1. detached by cutting More Definitions → |
| smelly | 1. offensively malodorous More Definitions → |
| startled | 1. excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement More Definitions → |
| starved | 1. suffering from lack of food 2. extremely hungry More Definitions → |
| sizzling | 1. hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound 2. characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement More Definitions → |
| shaky | 1. inclined to shake as from weakness or defect 2. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze More Definitions → |
| segmented | 1. having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters More Definitions → |
| subdued | 1. in a softened tone 2. restrained in style or quality More Definitions → |
| sensed | 1. detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues More Definitions → |
| steaming | 1. filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist More Definitions → |
| stoneware | More Definitions → |
| skewed | 1. having an oblique or slanting direction or position More Definitions → |
| sedimentary | 1. resembling or containing or formed by the accumulation of sediment 2. produced by the action of water More Definitions → |
| subconscious | 1. just below the level of consciousness More Definitions → |
| sepia | More Definitions → |
| sculpted | 1. cut into a desired shape More Definitions → |
| spousal | 1. of or relating to a wedding 2. relating to a spouse More Definitions → |
| supersonic | 1. (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air) 2. having frequencies above those of audible sound More Definitions → |
| stratified | 1. deposited or arranged in horizontal layers 2. arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks More Definitions → |
| signatory | More Definitions → |
| stimulant | 1. that stimulates More Definitions → |
| stylistic | 1. of or relating to style (especially in the use of language) More Definitions → |
| swank | 1. imposingly fashionable and elegant More Definitions → |
| softened | 1. toned down 2. being or made softer or less loud or clear More Definitions → |
| sloping | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction 2. having a slanting form or direction More Definitions → |
| stabbing | 1. causing physical or especially psychological injury 2. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument More Definitions → |
| spurred | More Definitions → |
| sleazy | 1. of cloth; thin and loosely woven 2. of very poor quality; flimsy More Definitions → |
| softening | 1. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin More Definitions → |
| spectroscopic | 1. of or relating to or involving spectroscopy More Definitions → |
| sabbatical | 1. of or relating to the Sabbath 2. of or relating to sabbatical leave More Definitions → |
| skeptic | More Definitions → |
| sleepless | 1. experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness 2. always watchful More Definitions → |
| storybook | More Definitions → |
| sunken | 1. having a sunken area More Definitions → |
| serpentine | 1. resembling a serpent in form More Definitions → |
| sundry | 1. consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds More Definitions → |
| sectarian | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects More Definitions → |
| sizable | 1. fairly large in size 2. large in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
| sumptuous | 1. ostentatiously rich and superior in quality More Definitions → |
| spotless | 1. completely neat and clean More Definitions → |
| smoothed | 1. made smooth by ironing More Definitions → |
| salted | 1. (used especially of meats) preserved in salt More Definitions → |
| sprawling | 1. spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly More Definitions → |
| strapping | 1. muscular and heavily built More Definitions → |
| sizeable | 1. fairly large in size 2. large in amount or extent or degree More Definitions → |
| submersible | 1. capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged More Definitions → |
| stemmed | 1. having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination 2. (of plants) producing a well-developed stem above ground More Definitions → |
| skillful | 1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude 2. done with delicacy and skill More Definitions → |
| stinky | 1. having an unpleasant smell 2. very bad More Definitions → |
| scripted | 1. written as for a film or play or broadcast More Definitions → |
| senseless | 1. not marked by the use of reason 2. unresponsive to stimulation More Definitions → |
| strep | 1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci More Definitions → |
| strenuous | 1. characterized by or performed with much energy or force 2. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
| shuffling | More Definitions → |
| steadfast | 1. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable 2. firm and dependable especially in loyalty More Definitions → |
| steamy | 1. filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist 2. hot or warm and humid More Definitions → |
| synergistic | 1. used especially of drugs or muscles that work together so the total effect is greater than the sum of the two (or more) 2. of or relating to the theological doctrine of synergism More Definitions → |
| stylized | 1. using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous More Definitions → |
| soiled | 1. soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime More Definitions → |
| superfluous | 1. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being 2. more than is needed, desired, or required More Definitions → |
| systolic | 1. of or relating to a systole or happening during a systole More Definitions → |
| southbound | 1. moving toward the south More Definitions → |
| separable | 1. capable of being divided or dissociated More Definitions → |
| subversive | 1. in opposition to a civil authority or government More Definitions → |
| straining | 1. taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance More Definitions → |
| strapless | 1. having no straps More Definitions → |
| subcutaneous | 1. relating to or located below the epidermis More Definitions → |
| salaried | 1. receiving a salary 2. receiving or eligible for compensation More Definitions → |
| sexist | 1. discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women) More Definitions → |
| sown | 1. sprinkled with seed More Definitions → |
| stagnant | 1. not circulating or flowing 2. not growing or changing; without force or vitality More Definitions → |
| subterranean | 1. being or operating under the surface of the earth 2. lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed) More Definitions → |
| shattering | 1. seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering More Definitions → |
| sapphic | 1. of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman More Definitions → |
| slashed | 1. patterned by having color applied with sweeping strokes 2. having long and narrow ornamental cuts showing an underlying fabric More Definitions → |
| silenced | 1. reduced to silence More Definitions → |
| saute | 1. fried quickly in a little fat More Definitions → |
| scant | 1. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so More Definitions → |
| supercharged | 1. (of e.g. an engine) having the power increased by fitting with a supercharger 2. fraught with great emotion More Definitions → |
| skimpy | 1. containing little excess 2. (of clothing) revealing the body More Definitions → |
| stupendous | 1. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe More Definitions → |
| superimposed | 1. placed on or over something else 2. with one layer on top of another More Definitions → |
| subscript | 1. written or printed below and to one side of another character More Definitions → |
| substandard | 1. falling short of some prescribed norm More Definitions → |
| starboard | 1. located on the right side of a ship or aircraft More Definitions → |
| salivary | 1. of or relating to saliva More Definitions → |
| satirical | 1. exposing human folly to ridicule More Definitions → |
| snappy | 1. apt to speak irritably 2. smart and fashionable More Definitions → |
| steely | 1. resembling steel as in hardness 2. resembling steel in hardness More Definitions → |
| shadowy | 1. filled with shade 2. lacking clarity or distinctness More Definitions → |
| solute | More Definitions → |
| selfishness | More Definitions → |
| subtropical | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of conditions in the subtropics More Definitions → |
| slashing | 1. as if striking with slashing blows More Definitions → |
| shipboard | 1. casual or ephemeral as if taking place on board a ship More Definitions → |
| scriptural | 1. of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible 2. written or relating to writing More Definitions → |
| sentient | 1. endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness 2. consciously perceiving More Definitions → |
| sacrificial | 1. used in or connected with a sacrifice More Definitions → |
| southerly | 1. situated in or oriented toward the south 2. from the south; used especially of wind More Definitions → |
| sneaking | 1. not openly expressed More Definitions → |
| silvery | 1. resembling or reminiscent of silver 2. having the white lustrous sheen of silver More Definitions → |
| speechless | 1. temporarily incapable of speaking More Definitions → |
| scalloped | 1. having a margin with rounded scallops More Definitions → |
| scarred | 1. deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury 2. blemished by injury or rough wear More Definitions → |
| succulent | 1. tender and full of juice More Definitions → |
| simian | 1. relating to or resembling an ape More Definitions → |
| stinging | 1. (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character More Definitions → |
| sultry | 1. sexually exciting or gratifying 2. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity More Definitions → |
| secretory | 1. of or relating to or producing a secretion More Definitions → |
| secretive | 1. inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information More Definitions → |
| spellbound | 1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell More Definitions → |
| synoptic | 1. presenting a summary or general view of a whole 2. presenting or taking the same point of view; used especially with regard to the first three gospels of the New Testament More Definitions → |
| saucy | 1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality 2. improperly forward or bold More Definitions → |
| scandalous | 1. giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation More Definitions → |
| sadistic | 1. deriving pleasure or sexual gratification from inflicting pain on another More Definitions → |
| schizophrenic | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia 2. suffering from some form of schizophrenia More Definitions → |
| surrealism | More Definitions → |
| southward | 1. moving toward the south More Definitions → |
| sexism | More Definitions → |
| squeaky | 1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge More Definitions → |
| smug | 1. marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction More Definitions → |
| slowest | More Definitions → |
| surging | 1. characterized by great swelling waves or surges More Definitions → |
| succinct | 1. briefly giving the gist of something More Definitions → |
| separatist | 1. having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude More Definitions → |
| sensuous | 1. taking delight in beauty More Definitions → |
| sceptical | 1. marked by or given to doubt 2. denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion More Definitions → |
| stereotypical | 1. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality More Definitions → |
| sedentary | 1. requiring sitting or little activity More Definitions → |
| sear | 1. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture More Definitions → |
| sweetened | 1. with sweetening added More Definitions → |
| shoal | More Definitions → |
| speckled | 1. having a pattern of dots More Definitions → |
| serrated | 1. notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex More Definitions → |
| stateless | 1. without nationality or citizenship More Definitions → |
| sinusoidal | 1. having a succession of waves or curves More Definitions → |
| spacey | 1. stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug More Definitions → |
| slanted | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction 2. favoring one person or side over another More Definitions → |
| subsidised | 1. having partial financial support from public funds More Definitions → |
| shivering | 1. vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze More Definitions → |
| statuary | 1. of or relating to or suitable for statues More Definitions → |
| serviceable | 1. ready for service or able to give long service 2. capable of being put to good use More Definitions → |
| sketchy | 1. giving only major points; lacking completeness More Definitions → |
| shrewd | 1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence 2. acting with a specific goal More Definitions → |
| staunch | 1. firm and dependable especially in loyalty More Definitions → |
| shaven | 1. having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin More Definitions → |
| sharpened | 1. having the point made sharp 2. made sharp or sharper More Definitions → |
| stung | 1. aroused to impatience or anger More Definitions → |
| sparing | 1. avoiding waste More Definitions → |
| stinking | 1. very bad 2. offensively malodorous More Definitions → |
| stipulate | More Definitions → |
| smuggled | 1. distributed or sold illicitly More Definitions → |
| shelled | 1. of animals or fruits that have a shell More Definitions → |
| shadowed | 1. filled with shade More Definitions → |
| selfless | 1. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others More Definitions → |
| scorched | 1. dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight 2. having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy More Definitions → |
| smokeless | 1. emitting or containing little or no smoke More Definitions → |
| sulfuric | 1. of or relating to or containing sulfur More Definitions → |
| smitten | 1. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming 2. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness More Definitions → |
| symbiotic | 1. used of organisms (especially of different species) living together but not necessarily in a relation beneficial to each More Definitions → |
| shrill | 1. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones 2. being sharply insistent on being heard More Definitions → |
| surpassing | 1. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence 2. far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree More Definitions → |
| surly | 1. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace More Definitions → |
| searing | 1. severely critical More Definitions → |
| sedition | More Definitions → |
| spiny | 1. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. 2. having spines More Definitions → |
| silken | 1. having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk More Definitions → |
| spangled | 1. covered with beads or jewels or sequins More Definitions → |
| sordid | 1. morally degraded 2. unethical or dishonest More Definitions → |
| somber | 1. lacking brightness or color; dull 2. grave or even gloomy in character More Definitions → |
| stuffy | 1. lacking fresh air 2. excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull More Definitions → |
| stretchy | 1. capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape More Definitions → |
| sobering | 1. tending to make sober or more serious More Definitions → |
| supposition | More Definitions → |
| streetwise | 1. having the shrewd resourcefulness needed to survive in an urban environment More Definitions → |
| superlative | 1. highest in quality More Definitions → |
| seared | 1. having the surface burned quickly with intense heat More Definitions → |
| sickening | 1. causing or able to cause nausea More Definitions → |
| stalwart | 1. having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships 2. dependable More Definitions → |
| smothered | 1. held in check with difficulty 2. completely covered More Definitions → |
| superscript | 1. written or printed above and to one side of another character More Definitions → |
| sagging | 1. hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness) More Definitions → |
| slimy | 1. covered with or resembling slime 2. morally reprehensible More Definitions → |
| splashed | 1. (of a fluid) having been propelled about in flying drops or masses 2. covered with bright patches (often used in combination) More Definitions → |
| slapstick | 1. characterized by horseplay and physical action More Definitions → |
| sputtering | More Definitions → |
| sanctified | 1. made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use More Definitions → |
| supernatant | 1. of a liquid; floating on the surface above a sediment or precipitate More Definitions → |
| segmental | 1. divided or organized into speech segments or isolable speech sounds 2. having the body divided into successive metameres or segments, as in earthworms or lobsters More Definitions → |
| suave | 1. having a sophisticated charm 2. smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication More Definitions → |
| stingy | 1. unwilling to spend (money, time, resources, etc.) 2. deficient in amount or quality or extent More Definitions → |
| sterilized | 1. made infertile More Definitions → |
| seamed | 1. (used especially of skin) marked by lines or seams 2. having or joined by a seam or seams More Definitions → |
| sourdough | More Definitions → |
| superstitious | 1. showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance More Definitions → |
| sedative | 1. tending to soothe or tranquilize More Definitions → |
| scorching | 1. hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface More Definitions → |
| soggy | 1. (of soil) soft and watery 2. having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking More Definitions → |
| spunky | 1. showing courage 2. willing to face danger More Definitions → |
| stepmother | More Definitions → |
| sculptured | 1. cut into a desired shape 2. resembling sculpture More Definitions → |
| spoilt | 1. having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention 2. (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition More Definitions → |
| sculptural | 1. relating to or consisting of sculpture 2. resembling sculpture More Definitions → |
| spotty | 1. having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture) 2. lacking consistency More Definitions → |
| senatorial | 1. of or relating to senators More Definitions → |
| stifling | 1. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity More Definitions → |
| spiffy | 1. marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners More Definitions → |
| screeching | More Definitions → |
| summative | 1. of or relating to a summation or produced by summation More Definitions → |
| sparkly | 1. marked by high spirits or excitement 2. having brief brilliant points or flashes of light More Definitions → |
| shoddy | 1. made of inferior workmanship and materials 2. unethical or dishonest More Definitions → |
| socialized | 1. under group or government control More Definitions → |
| sociable | 1. friendly and pleasant 2. inclined to or conducive to companionship with others More Definitions → |
| saddest | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
| stepwise | 1. one thing at a time More Definitions → |
| swelled | 1. feeling self-importance More Definitions → |
| sloped | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction More Definitions → |
| synovial | 1. relating to or secreting synovia More Definitions → |
| stalked | 1. having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk More Definitions → |
| skilful | 1. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude More Definitions → |
| soapy | 1. resembling or having the qualities of soap 2. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech More Definitions → |
| seaward | 1. directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast 2. (of winds) coming from the land More Definitions → |
| sauteed | 1. fried quickly in a little fat More Definitions → |
| semiannual | 1. occurring or payable twice each year More Definitions → |
| seething | 1. in constant agitation More Definitions → |
| southernmost | 1. situated farthest south More Definitions → |
| showy | 1. marked by ostentation but often tasteless 2. displaying brilliance and virtuosity More Definitions → |
| squashed | 1. that has been violently compressed More Definitions → |
| silty | 1. full of silt More Definitions → |
| sorrel | 1. of a light brownish color More Definitions → |
| scathing | 1. marked by harshly abusive criticism More Definitions → |
| strangled | 1. held in check with difficulty More Definitions → |
| scrappy | 1. full of fighting spirit More Definitions → |
| shakedown | 1. intended to test a new system under operating conditions and to familiarize the operators with the system More Definitions → |
| septal | 1. of or relating to a septum More Definitions → |
| supercritical | 1. (especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases More Definitions → |
| stubby | 1. short and blunt More Definitions → |
| sickly | 1. unhealthy looking 2. somewhat ill or prone to illness More Definitions → |
| smothering | 1. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat More Definitions → |
| seedy | 1. full of seeds 2. shabby and untidy More Definitions → |
| squandered | 1. not used to good advantage More Definitions → |
| solidified | 1. changed into a solid mass More Definitions → |
| smacking | More Definitions → |
| solvable | 1. capable of being solved More Definitions → |
| storied | 1. having an illustrious past 2. having stories as indicated More Definitions → |
| skirting | 1. being all around the edges; enclosing More Definitions → |
| shouldered | 1. having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form More Definitions → |
| skimmed | 1. used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed More Definitions → |
| scaly | 1. rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf 2. having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles More Definitions → |
| scariest | 1. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
| stoic | 1. seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive More Definitions → |
| scoreless | 1. having no points scores More Definitions → |
| saddled | 1. having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal 2. subject to an imposed burden More Definitions → |
| sorrowful | 1. experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss More Definitions → |
| spiraling | 1. in the shape of a coil More Definitions → |
| slimmer | 1. being of delicate or slender build 2. small in quantity More Definitions → |
| scrumptious | 1. extremely pleasing to the sense of taste More Definitions → |
| serological | 1. of or relating to serology More Definitions → |
| stunted | 1. inferior in size or quality More Definitions → |
| streaked | 1. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations More Definitions → |
| spouting | 1. propelled violently in a usually narrow stream More Definitions → |
| sullen | 1. showing a brooding ill humor 2. darkened by clouds More Definitions → |
| shrunken | 1. lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness 2. reduced in efficacy or vitality or intensity More Definitions → |
| sequent | 1. in regular succession without gaps 2. occurring with or following as a consequence More Definitions → |
| specular | 1. capable of reflecting light like a mirror More Definitions → |
| sanguine | 1. confidently optimistic and cheerful 2. inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life More Definitions → |
| slung | More Definitions → |
| steroidal | 1. of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects More Definitions → |
| sublingual | 1. beneath the tongue More Definitions → |
| smoldering | 1. showing scarcely suppressed anger More Definitions → |
| snub | 1. unusually short More Definitions → |
| silkscreen | More Definitions → |
| superhuman | 1. above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance More Definitions → |
| sacramental | 1. of or relating to or involving a sacrament More Definitions → |
| subacute | 1. less than acute; relating to a disease present in a person with no symptoms of it More Definitions → |
| sanctioning | 1. implying sanction or serving to sanction More Definitions → |
| sugary | 1. containing sugar More Definitions → |
| sequined | 1. covered with beads or jewels or sequins More Definitions → |
| sombre | 1. lacking brightness or color; dull 2. grave or even gloomy in character More Definitions → |
| scratchy | 1. causing abrasion 2. easily irritated or annoyed More Definitions → |
| senile | 1. mentally or physically infirm with age More Definitions → |
| stereotyped | 1. lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality More Definitions → |
| stifled | 1. held in check with difficulty More Definitions → |
| scheming | 1. acting with a specific goal 2. concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest More Definitions → |
| suspenseful | 1. (of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense More Definitions → |
| stereoscopic | 1. of or relating to a stereoscope 2. of or relating to stereoscopy More Definitions → |
| scurry | More Definitions → |
| sanitized | 1. made sanitary More Definitions → |
| snafu | 1. snarled or stalled in complete confusion More Definitions → |
| savoury | 1. morally wholesome or acceptable 2. having an agreeably pungent taste More Definitions → |
| snide | 1. expressive of contempt More Definitions → |
| scruffy | 1. shabby and untidy More Definitions → |
| stabilised | 1. made stable or firm More Definitions → |
| sacral | 1. of or relating to or near the sacrum 2. of or relating to sacred rites More Definitions → |
| stutter | More Definitions → |
| shapely | 1. having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape More Definitions → |
| spayed | 1. (of a female animal) having the ovaries removed More Definitions → |
| streptococcal | 1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci More Definitions → |
| snarky | 1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking More Definitions → |
| shamed | 1. showing a sense of guilt 2. suffering shame More Definitions → |
| sensitized | 1. having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor) More Definitions → |
| scorned | 1. treated with dislike or contempt More Definitions → |
| souffle | More Definitions → |
| subservient | 1. compliant and obedient to authority 2. serving or acting as a means or aid More Definitions → |
| snazzy | 1. flashily stylish More Definitions → |
| sintered | 1. formed into a mass by heat and pressure More Definitions → |
| sprouted | 1. (of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground More Definitions → |
| sociocultural | 1. relating to both social and cultural matters More Definitions → |
| sooty | 1. of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal 2. covered with or as if with soot More Definitions → |
| sheared | 1. (used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length 2. having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers More Definitions → |
| squishy | 1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility More Definitions → |
| swanky | 1. imposingly fashionable and elegant More Definitions → |
| spry | 1. moving quickly and lightly More Definitions → |
| sappy | 1. abounding in sap 2. effusively or insincerely emotional More Definitions → |
| situate | More Definitions → |
| saturate | More Definitions → |
| stewed | 1. cooked in hot water More Definitions → |
| swagger | 1. (British informal) very chic 2. (British informal) very chic More Definitions → |
| sagittal | 1. located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture More Definitions → |
| saintly | 1. marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint More Definitions → |
| skinless | 1. having no skin More Definitions → |
| stealthy | 1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed More Definitions → |
| shifty | 1. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive 2. changing position or direction More Definitions → |
| siliceous | 1. relating to or containing or resembling silica More Definitions → |
| spellbinding | 1. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell More Definitions → |
| sexier | 1. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest 2. stimulating sexual desire More Definitions → |
| staphylococcal | 1. of or relating to the staphylococcus bacteria More Definitions → |
| synchronised | 1. operating in unison More Definitions → |
| supine | 1. lying face upward 2. passive as a result of indolence or indifference More Definitions → |
| squint | 1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy More Definitions → |
| splenic | 1. of or relating to the spleen More Definitions → |
| scanty | 1. lacking in magnitude or quantity 2. (of clothing) revealing the body More Definitions → |
| stillborn | 1. failing to accomplish an intended result 2. (of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn More Definitions → |
| supranational | 1. transcending established national boundaries or spheres of interest More Definitions → |
| shod | 1. wearing footgear 2. used of certain religious orders who wear shoes More Definitions → |
| staccato | 1. (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply More Definitions → |
| scoured | 1. worn away as by water or ice or wind More Definitions → |
| staid | 1. characterized by dignity and propriety More Definitions → |
| swampy | 1. (of soil) soft and watery More Definitions → |
| soli | More Definitions → |
| suffocating | 1. causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat More Definitions → |
| semiotic | 1. of or relating to semiotics More Definitions → |
| scoundrel | More Definitions → |
| strident | 1. conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry 2. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') More Definitions → |
| shrieking | More Definitions → |
| scurvy | 1. of the most contemptible kind More Definitions → |
| smattering | More Definitions → |
| sunlit | 1. lighted by sunlight More Definitions → |
| sciatic | 1. relating to or caused by or afflicted with sciatica 2. of or relating to the ischium (or the part of the hipbone containing it) More Definitions → |
| snooty | 1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant More Definitions → |
| supremacist | More Definitions → |
| superfine | 1. of extremely fine size or texture 2. excessively delicate or refined More Definitions → |
| scintillating | 1. brilliantly clever 2. marked by high spirits or excitement More Definitions → |
| sardonic | 1. disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking More Definitions → |
| spiky | 1. having or as if having especially high-pitched spots More Definitions → |
| stooped | 1. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect More Definitions → |
| soundproof | 1. impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound More Definitions → |
| splattered | 1. covered with bright patches (often used in combination) More Definitions → |
| smallish | 1. rather small More Definitions → |
| spongy | 1. easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility 2. like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed More Definitions → |
| specious | 1. plausible but false 2. based on pretense; deceptively pleasing More Definitions → |
| screwball | 1. foolish; totally unsound More Definitions → |
| straying | 1. unable to find your way More Definitions → |
| sewed | 1. fastened with stitches More Definitions → |
| sectioned | 1. consisting of or divided into sections More Definitions → |
| snuggled | 1. drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection More Definitions → |
| suppressive | 1. tending to suppress More Definitions → |
| seafaring | 1. used on the high seas More Definitions → |
| slanderous | 1. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign More Definitions → |
| soulless | 1. lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling More Definitions → |
| sedate | 1. characterized by dignity and propriety 2. dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises More Definitions → |
| spiteful | 1. showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite More Definitions → |
| southpaw | More Definitions → |
| serologic | 1. of or relating to serology More Definitions → |
| schoolmaster | More Definitions → |
| surficial | 1. pertaining to or occurring on or near the earth's surface More Definitions → |
| scrupulous | 1. characterized by extreme care and great effort 2. having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled More Definitions → |
| shill | More Definitions → |
| spineless | 1. lacking a backbone or spinal column 2. lacking spiny processes More Definitions → |
| stearic | 1. of or relating to or composed of fat More Definitions → |
| sinning | 1. transgressing a moral or divine law More Definitions → |
| stooping | 1. having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect More Definitions → |
| swart | 1. naturally having skin of a dark color More Definitions → |
| sequestered | 1. providing privacy or seclusion 2. kept separate and secluded More Definitions → |
| shackled | 1. bound by chains fastened around the ankles More Definitions → |
| saleable | 1. capable of being sold; fit for sale More Definitions → |
| snotty | 1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant 2. dirty with nasal discharge More Definitions → |
| subsonic | 1. (of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium More Definitions → |
| stabilising | 1. causing to become stable More Definitions → |
| sheathed | 1. enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination More Definitions → |
| seeping | 1. leaking out slowly More Definitions → |
| sulky | 1. sullen or moody 2. slow or slothful More Definitions → |
| skyward | 1. directed toward heaven or the sky More Definitions → |
| sexed | 1. having sexual differentiation 2. characterized by sexuality More Definitions → |
| satisfiable | 1. capable of being sated More Definitions → |
| squatter | 1. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature 2. having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground More Definitions → |
| slurred | 1. spoken as if with a thick tongue More Definitions → |
| somatosensory | 1. of or relating to the somatosenses More Definitions → |
| stringy | 1. lean and sinewy 2. (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew More Definitions → |
| sonorous | 1. full and loud and deep More Definitions → |
| subatomic | 1. of or relating to constituents of the atom or forces within the atom 2. of smaller than atomic dimensions More Definitions → |
| surmounted | 1. having something on top More Definitions → |
| salutary | 1. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health More Definitions → |
| sulphuric | 1. of or relating to or containing sulfur More Definitions → |
| scarier | 1. provoking fear or terror More Definitions → |
| saucier | 1. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality 2. improperly forward or bold More Definitions → |
| snarled | 1. tangled in knots or snarls More Definitions → |
| sigmoid | 1. curved in two directions (like the letter S) 2. of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine More Definitions → |
| sheepish | 1. like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity 2. showing a sense of shame More Definitions → |
| sadder | 1. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness 2. of things that make you feel sad More Definitions → |
| shrieked | 1. uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror More Definitions → |
| strutting | More Definitions → |
| sweltering | 1. excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness More Definitions → |
| squealing | 1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge More Definitions → |
| severable | 1. capable of being divided or dissociated More Definitions → |
| seismological | 1. of or concerned with seismology More Definitions → |
| stoichiometric | 1. of or relating to stoichiometry More Definitions → |
| shorn | 1. having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers More Definitions → |
| sooth | More Definitions → |
| sportive | 1. relating to or interested in sports 2. given to merry frolicking More Definitions → |
| servile | 1. submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior 2. relating to or involving slaves or appropriate for slaves or servants More Definitions → |
| subclinical | 1. relating to the stage in the development of a disease before the symptoms are observed More Definitions → |
| subjunctive | 1. relating to a mood of verbs More Definitions → |
| spurned | 1. rebuffed (by a lover) without warning More Definitions → |
| stocky | 1. having a short and solid form or stature More Definitions → |
| scurrying | 1. moving with great haste More Definitions → |
| skanky | 1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust More Definitions → |
| seedless | 1. lacking seeds More Definitions → |
| syntactical | 1. of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax More Definitions → |
| squinting | 1. having eyes half closed in order to see better More Definitions → |
| sidereal | 1. of or relating to the stars or constellations 2. (of divisions of time) determined by daily motion of the stars More Definitions → |
| shagged | 1. having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags More Definitions → |
| southwesterly | 1. coming from the southwest 2. situated in or oriented toward the southwest More Definitions → |
| sensorimotor | 1. of or relating to the sensory and motor coordination of an organism or to the controlling nerves More Definitions → |
| shuddering | 1. shaking convulsively or violently More Definitions → |
| spatiotemporal | 1. of or relating to space and time together (having both spatial extension and temporal duration) 2. existing in both space and time; having both spatial extension and temporal duration More Definitions → |
| straightaway | 1. performed with little or no delay More Definitions → |
| shuttered | 1. provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination More Definitions → |
| skintight | 1. so tight as to cling to the skin More Definitions → |
| summery | 1. belonging to or characteristic of or occurring in summer More Definitions → |
| swashbuckling | 1. flamboyantly adventurous More Definitions → |
| shortsighted | 1. unable to see distant objects clearly 2. lacking foresight or scope More Definitions → |
| soured | 1. having turned bad More Definitions → |
| supportable | 1. capable of being borne though unpleasant More Definitions → |
| stumpy | 1. short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature More Definitions → |
| starchy | 1. rigidly formal 2. consisting of or containing starch More Definitions → |
| squeamish | 1. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted More Definitions → |
| screwy | 1. not behaving normally More Definitions → |
| splay | 1. turned outward in an ungainly manner More Definitions → |
| structuralism | More Definitions → |
| stargaze | More Definitions → |
| schlock | More Definitions → |
| serendipitous | 1. lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries More Definitions → |
| schizoid | 1. of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia 2. marked by withdrawal and inability to form close relationships More Definitions → |
| sebaceous | 1. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil More Definitions → |
| stylised | 1. using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous More Definitions → |
| sinless | 1. free from sin More Definitions → |
| skint | 1. lacking funds More Definitions → |
| sinuous | 1. curved or curving in and out 2. gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease More Definitions → |
| serous | 1. of or producing or containing serum More Definitions → |
| sunburned | 1. suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight More Definitions → |
| spasmodic | 1. affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm 2. occurring in spells and often abruptly More Definitions → |
| sadist | More Definitions → |
| studious | 1. marked by care and effort 2. characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading More Definitions → |
| sprightly | 1. full of spirit and vitality More Definitions → |
| spectrometric | 1. of or relating to or involving spectrometry More Definitions → |
| sessile | 1. permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about 2. attached directly by the base; not having an intervening stalk More Definitions → |
| stilted | 1. artificially formal More Definitions → |
| southeasterly | 1. coming from the southeast 2. situated in or oriented toward the southeast More Definitions → |
| squeaking | 1. having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge More Definitions → |
| subtractive | 1. constituting or involving subtraction More Definitions → |
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| streaky | 1. marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations More Definitions → |
| semiautomatic | 1. partially automatic 2. (of firearms) capable of automatic loading and firing continuously More Definitions → |
| subalpine | 1. growing at high altitudes More Definitions → |
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| sneering | 1. expressive of contempt More Definitions → |
| spiritualist | 1. of or relating to or connected with spiritualism More Definitions → |
| sensitizing | 1. making susceptible or sensitive to either physical or emotional stimuli More Definitions → |
| subjugated | 1. reduced to submission More Definitions → |
| slanting | 1. having an oblique or slanted direction More Definitions → |
| scrawny | 1. being very thin 2. inferior in size or quality More Definitions → |
| springy | 1. elastic; rebounds readily 2. (of movements) light and confidently active More Definitions → |
| squalid | 1. morally degraded 2. foul and run-down and repulsive More Definitions → |
| semicircular | 1. curved into a half circle More Definitions → |
| stretchable | 1. capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape More Definitions → |
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| speedier | 1. characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed 2. accomplished rapidly and without delay More Definitions → |
| svelte | 1. being of delicate or slender build More Definitions → |
| surrealistic | 1. characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions More Definitions → |
| seditious | 1. arousing to action or rebellion 2. in opposition to a civil authority or government More Definitions → |
| silvan | 1. relating to or characteristic of wooded regions More Definitions → |
| stomatal | 1. relating to or of the nature of or having a mouth or mouthlike opening 2. relating to or constituting plant stomata More Definitions → |
| soled | 1. having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination More Definitions → |
| swayback | 1. having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses) More Definitions → |
| sclerotic | 1. relating to or having sclerosis; hardened 2. of or relating to the sclera of the eyeball More Definitions → |
| scald | More Definitions → |
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