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

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  • staid/steɪd/adjectiveC2Settled, serious and rather dull.
  • stainlessadjectiveB1+Not staining or rusting.
  • stale/steɪl/adjectiveB1+3 meanings(Of food) no longer fresh; dry or hard from being kept too long.
  • standard/ˈstændəd/adjectiveB12 meaningsUsual and accepted as normal.
  • stark/stɑɹk/adjectiveC12 meaningsHarshly bare and plain.
  • starry/ˈstɑː.ɹi/
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Full of stars.
  • startled/ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/adjectiveB2Suddenly surprised or frightened for a moment.
  • stately/ˈsteɪtli/adjectiveC1Dignified and impressive in manner or scale.
  • statewide/steɪtˈwaɪd/adjectiveB2+Reaching every part of a state.
  • stationary/ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/adjectiveB1+Not moving.
  • statistical/stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/adjectiveC1Based on the study of collected numbers.
  • statutory/ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/adjectiveC1Required or fixed by law.
  • staunch/stɔːn(t)ʃ/adjectiveC1Loyal and firm in support.
  • steadfast/ˈstɛdfɑːst/adjectiveC2Firmly loyal or unwavering in purpose.
  • steady/ˈstɛdi/adjectiveB14 meaningsFirmly fixed and not shaking or moving.
  • steaming/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/adjectiveB1+Giving off hot vapour.
  • steel/stiːl/nounB23 meaningsA hard, strong metal made from iron and carbon, used for building and for tools.
  • steely/ˈstiːli/adjectiveB2+Hard, cold and determined.
  • steep/stiːp/adjectiveB24 meaningsRising or falling sharply, so that it is hard work to climb.
  • steepedadjectiveB22 meaningsLeft to soak in hot liquid to draw out flavour.
  • stellar/ˈstɛl.ə/adjectiveC1To do with the stars, or outstandingly good.
  • step-freeadjectiveB2Reachable without having to climb any stairs.
  • sterile/ˈstɛɹaɪl/adjectiveB2+4 meaningsCompletely free from bacteria and other living things.
  • stern/stɜːn/adjectiveB23 meaningsSerious and strict, showing no warmth and expecting to be obeyed.
  • sticky/ˈstɪki/adjectiveB14 meaningsCovered with something that holds to whatever it touches.
  • stiff/stɪf/adjectiveB25 meaningsHard to bend or move.
  • still/ˈstɪl/adverbA24 meaningsContinuing up to now, and not finished.
  • stinging/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/adjectiveB22 meaningsProducing a sharp burning feeling.
  • stingy/ˈstɪnd͡ʒi/adjectiveB2Hating to spend or give even the smallest amount.
  • stock/stɒk/nounB14 meaningsThe goods a business has available to sell.
  • stocky/ˈstɒki/adjectiveB2+Short and sturdily built.
  • stoic/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/adjectiveC1Bearing pain and hardship without complaint.
  • stolid/ˈstɒl.ɪd/adjectiveC2Showing little emotion and not easily moved.
  • stooped/stuːpt/adjectiveB2+Having the shoulders and upper back permanently bent forward.
  • stormy/ˈstɔɹmi/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsOf weather: with strong wind, heavy rain and rough seas.
  • stout/staʊt/adjectiveC12 meaningsSolidly thick and strong.
  • straight/stɹeɪt/adjectiveA25 meaningsGoing in one line, with no bend or curve.
  • straightforward/ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/adjectiveB22 meaningsEasy to do or to understand, with no hidden complications.
  • strange/stɹeɪnd͡ʒ/adjectiveA22 meaningsUnusual, surprising, and hard to explain.
  • strategic/stɹəˈti.dʒɪk/adjectiveC1Planned with the long-term aim in mind.
  • stray/stɹeɪ/nounB13 meaningsAn animal living without an owner.
  • strenuous/ˈstɹɛ.nju.əs/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsRequiring great physical effort.
  • stressful/ˈstɹɛsfəl/adjectiveB1+Causing worry and strain.
  • stricken/ˈstɹɪkən/adjectiveC1Badly affected by illness, grief or disaster.
  • strict/stɹɪkt/adjectiveB23 meaningsDemanding that rules and standards are obeyed exactly.
  • strident/ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/adjectiveC1Loud and harsh, in sound or in opinion.
  • striking/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/adjectiveC1So noticeable and impressive that it stops you for a second look.
  • stringent/ˈstɹɪn.d͡ʒənt/adjectiveC2Strict and allowing no slackness.
  • stringy/ˈstɹɪŋi/adjectiveB2Tough and full of fibres.
  • striped/stɹaɪpt/adjectiveB1Marked with parallel bands.
  • strong/stɹɒŋ/adjectiveA14 meaningsHaving great physical power.
  • strong-mindedadjectiveC1Holding firmly to your own judgement.
  • strong-willedadjectiveB2Having so firm a purpose that pressure and persuasion cannot shift you.
  • structural/ˈstɹʌk(t͡)ʃəɹəl/adjectiveC12 meaningsTo do with how something is built.
  • stubborn/ˈstʌbɚn/adjectiveB12 meaningsRefusing to change your mind or your behaviour, whatever anyone says.
  • stubby/ˈstʌbi/adjectiveB2+Short and thick.
  • stuck-upadjectiveC1Behaving in a superior and unfriendly way.
  • studded/ˈstʌdɪd/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsCovered with small raised pieces set into a surface.
  • studious/ˈstuːdi.əs/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsLoving study and working hard at it.
  • stuffy/ˈstʌfi/adjectiveC12 meaningsAirless and close.