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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • sabbatical/səˈbætɪkəl/nounC13 meaningsA long, approved break from work, taken for study, travel or rest.
  • sadistic/səˈdɪstɪk/adjectiveC1Taking pleasure in the pain of others.
  • salient/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/adjectiveC1Standing out as the most noticeable point.
  • sallow/ˈsæloʊ/adjectiveC1Yellowish and unhealthy in complexion.
  • salty/ˈsɒlti/adjectiveA2+4 meaningsTasting of salt.
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Damaged, but still worth saving.
  • sarcastic/sɑːˈkæs.tɪk/adjectiveC1Saying the opposite of what is meant, in order to mock or wound.
  • sardonic/sɑːˈdɒnɪk/adjectiveC1Mocking in a dry and rather bitter way.
  • satinyadjectiveC1Smooth with a soft sheen.
  • scarlet/ˈskɑɹlɪt/adjectiveB22 meaningsA brilliant, slightly orange shade of red.
  • scathing/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/adjectiveC1Severely and woundingly critical.
  • scattered/ˈskætɚd/adjectiveC12 meaningsSpread about with no order.
  • scenic/ˈsiːnɪk/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsOffering beautiful natural views.
  • scepticaladjectiveC1Doubtful about whether something is true or worthwhile.
  • scorchingadjectiveB2+3 meaningsExtremely hot, hot enough to burn.
  • scornful/ˈskɔɹnfəl/adjectiveC1Showing open contempt for something.
  • scraggly/ˈskɹæɡ(ə)li/adjectiveC1Thin, ragged and growing unevenly.
  • scrawny/ˈskɹɔːni/adjectiveC1Unhealthily thin and bony.
  • scrupulous/ˈskɹuː.pjə.ləs/adjectiveC1Careful to do everything correctly and honestly.
  • searing/ˈsɪəɹɪŋ/adjectiveC1Burning fiercely.
  • seasoned/ˈsiːzənd/adjectiveC13 meaningsOf wood, dried slowly until it is stable.
  • second/ˈsɛk.ənd/nounA15 meaningsA unit of time; sixty of them make a minute.
  • secondary/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/adjectiveB24 meaningsLess important than the main thing.
  • secular/ˈsɛkjʊlə/adjectiveC12 meaningsNot connected with religion.
  • sedate/sɪˈdeɪt/adjectiveC12 meaningsCalm, unhurried and dignified.
  • sedentary/ˈsɛd.ən.tɛɹ.i/adjectiveC1Involving a great deal of sitting.
  • sedimentary/ˌsɛd.əˈmɛn.tə.ɹi/adjectiveC1Formed from layers of material settling and hardening.
  • seemly/ˈsiːmli/adjectiveC1Proper and fitting for the occasion.
  • seething/ˈsiː.ðɪŋ/adjectiveC12 meaningsBoiling with anger held under the surface.
  • seismic/ˈsaɪzmɪk/adjectiveC23 meaningsTo do with earthquakes and the movement of the ground.
  • self-assuredadjectiveC1Quietly confident in yourself.
  • self-consciousadjectiveC12 meaningsUncomfortably aware of being observed by others.
  • selfsame/ˈsɛlfseɪm/adjectiveC1Exactly the same one.
  • sensational/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/adjectiveC12 meaningsCausing great excitement or admiration.
  • sentient/ˈsɛn.ti.ənt/adjectiveC1Able to feel and to be aware.
  • sentimental/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/adjectiveC12 meaningsEasily moved by memories and keepsakes.
  • serial/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/nounB23 meaningsA story published or broadcast in separate parts over a period of time.
  • serpentine/ˈsɜː.pənˌtaɪn/adjectiveC1Winding in curves like a snake.
  • serviceable/ˈsɝvɪsəbl̩/adjectiveC1Still good enough to be used.
  • severe/sɪˈvɪə/adjectiveB13 meaningsVery serious and hard to bear.
  • shabby/ˈʃæbi/adjectiveB22 meaningsWorn out and untidy from long use.
  • sham/ˈʃæm/nounB2+2 meaningsSomething pretending to be what it is not.
  • shatter/ˈʃætə/verbB23 meaningsTo break suddenly into many small pieces.
  • sheepish/ˈʃiːpɪʃ/adjectiveC1Embarrassed at having been caught out.
  • sheer/ʃɪə̯/adjectiveB24 meaningsNothing other than; complete and unmixed.
  • shod/ʃɒd/adjectiveC1Wearing shoes, or fitted with metal shoes.
  • shoddy/ˈʃɒd.i/adjectiveC1Badly made or badly done.
  • short/ʃɔːt/adjectiveA15 meaningsMeasuring little from end to end.
  • showy/ˈʃəʊ.i/adjectiveC1Bright and eye-catching in a way that lacks taste.
  • shrewd/ʃɹuːd/adjectiveC1Sharply clever in judging people and deals.
  • shrill/ʃɹɪl/adjectiveC1Unpleasantly high and sharp in sound.
  • shroudedadjectiveC1Covered and hidden from view.
  • shy/ʃaɪ/adjectiveB13 meaningsQuiet and uncomfortable around other people, especially strangers.
  • sidelong/ˈsaɪd.lɑŋ/adjectiveC1Directed to one side rather than straight ahead.
  • silky/ˈsɪlki/adjectiveB22 meaningsSmooth and slippery like fine woven thread.
  • sinewy/ˈsɪnjuːi/adjectiveC1Lean and strong, with the muscles showing.
  • sinful/ˈsɪnfl̩/adjectiveB22 meaningsBreaking a religious or moral law.
  • single-handedadjectiveC1Done by one person alone, without help.
  • sinuous/ˈsɪn.ju.əs/adjectiveC1Winding in smooth supple curves.
  • six/sɪks/nounA13 meaningsThe number 6, one more than five.