Words Starting with S

Explore 294 words beginning with the letter S. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.

Sabotage

ˈsæbəˌtɑːʒ

The act of deliberately destroying or damaging something, especially to hinder a process or activity...

EN → ZH

Saccharine

/ˈsæk.ə.rɪn/

Excessively sweet or sentimental; overly sugary in taste or in tone.

EN → ZH

Sacrilege

/ˈsækrɪˌlɛdʒ/

Violation or infringement of anything sacred.

EN → ZH

Sacrilegious

/ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Involving or committing sacrilege; disrespectful toward a sacred person, place, or thing.

EN → ZH

Sacrosanct

/ˈsækrəˌsæŋkt/

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

EN → ZH

Sagacious

/səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise or shrewd.

EN → ZH

Sagacity

/səˈɡæsɪti/

The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and far-sighted; wisdom.

EN → ZH

Sagittarius

sædʒɪˈtɛəriəs

A zodiac sign representing those born between November 22 and December 21, symbolized by an archer.

EN → ZH

Saint

seɪnt

A person recognized as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after dea...

EN → ZH

Salacious

/səˈleɪʃəs/

Having or conveying undue or offensive interest in sexual matters.

EN → ZH

Sale

/seɪl/

An event during which goods are sold at reduced prices.

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Salience

/ˈseɪliəns/

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

EN → ZH

Salient

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

Most noticeable or important.

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Salir

/saˈliɾ/

to go out; to leave

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Saltation

/sælˈteɪʃən/

A leap or jump; a sudden transition from one state to another.

EN → ZH

Salubrious

/səˈluː.bri.əs/

promoting health or well-being; favorable to health.

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Salutary

/ˈsæl.jə.tɛri/

producing good effects; beneficial

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Sanctimonious

/ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

making a show of being morally superior to other people

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Sanctimony

/sæŋkˈtɪməni/

The quality of being sanctimonious; a hypocritical show of religious devotion or righteousness.

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Sanctity

/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.ti/

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly.

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Sanctuary

/ˈsæŋk.tʃuː.er.i/

A place of refuge or safety.

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Sanctum

/ˈsæŋk.təm/

A sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church.

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Sandbanks

/ˈsændˌbæŋks/

A shallow area in a body of water, typically formed from sand, where the depth is less than that of ...

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Sanguinary

/ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty

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Sanguine

/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

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Sanguineous

/sæŋˈɡwɪn.i.əs/

characterized by the presence of blood; bloody

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Sapid

/ˈsæp.ɪd/

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

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Sapient

/ˈseɪ.pi.ənt/

having or showing great wisdom or knowledge

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Saporific

/ˌsæpəˈrɪfɪk/

Having the property of flavor or taste; contributing to good flavor in food or drink.

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Sarcophagus

/sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient ci...

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Sardonic

/sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking.

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Sardonically

/sɑːrˈdɒnɪkli/

in a grimly mocking or cynical manner

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Sardonicism

/sɑːrˈdɒnɪsɪzəm/

The quality of being disdainfully or skeptically humorous; cynical sarcasm.

EN → ZH

Sartor

/ˈsɑːrtər/

a tailor or someone who makes or alters clothing professionally.

EN → ZH

Sartorial

/sɑːrˈtɔːriəl/

relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress

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Sartorially

/sɑːrˈtɔːriəli/

In a manner relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

EN → ZH

Satiate

/ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

to satisfy fully or to excess; to fill to the point of being unable to consume more

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Satori

/səˈtɔːri/

a sudden enlightenment or flash of insight in Zen Buddhism

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Saturate

ˈsætʃ.ə.reɪt

To cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with liquid so that no more can be absorbed.

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Saturnalia

/ˌsætərˈneɪliə/

an ancient Roman festival in December in honor of Saturn, characterized by feasting, role reversals,...

EN → ZH

Saturnine

/ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

Having a gloomy or morose temperament; sullen.

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Saunter

/ˈsɔːntər/

To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often without a clear purpose.

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Savant

/səˈvænt/

A person of profound or extensive learning; a learned scholar.

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Savoir-Faire

/ˌsæv.wɑːˈfɛər/

the ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; social competence

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Sawhorse

/ˈsɔːˌhɔːrs/

A frame for supporting wood for sawing.

EN → ZH

Schadenfreude

/ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə/

Pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

EN → ZH

Scheinen

ˈʃaɪ̯nən

etwas durch das Ausstrahlen von Licht sichtbar machen

DE → AR

Schemata

/ˈskiːmətə/

A representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model.

EN → ZH

Scherzando

/sˈkɛr.zɑːn.doʊ/

In a playful or jesting manner, typically used in music to indicate a lively or humorous style of pe...

EN → ZH

Schieben

/ˈʃiːbən/

Etwas in Bewegung setzen, indem man es mit Kraft drückt oder schiebt.

DE → AR

Schimpfen

/ˈʃɪmpfən/

sich verbal über jemanden oder etwas beschweren; schimpfen ist oft mit Ärger oder Unzufriedenheit ve...

DE → AR

Schism

/ˈskɪz.əm/

A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion o...

EN → ZH

Schismogenesis

/ˌskɪzməˈdʒɛnəsɪs/

The process by which a division or schism occurs, especially in social or cultural contexts.

EN → ZH

Schreien

/ˈʃraɪ̯ən/

Laut Luft aus den Stimmbändern ausstoßen, oft als Ausdruck von Emotionen.

DE → AR

Schwitzen

/ˈʃvɪtsən/

eine Flüssigkeit in Form von Schweiß aus dem Körper abgeben

DE → AR

Schwören

/ˈʃvøːʁən/

einen Eid ablegen; einen Schwur tun

DE → AR

Scintilla

/sɪnˈtɪlə/

a tiny or barely detectable amount; a spark or trace of something.

EN → ZH

Scintillate

/ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

to emit sparks; to sparkle or shine brightly

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Scintillating

/ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

sparkling or shining brightly; brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful

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Scintillation

/ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

The act of emitting flashes of light or the light emitted in such a way; often used in the context o...

EN → ZH

Sclerotic

/skləˈrɒtɪk/

relating to or characterized by sclerosis, typically implying rigidity or a lack of flexibility in b...

EN → ZH

Scollosis

ˌskoʊliˈoʊsɪs

A medical condition where a person's spine is curved in an abnormal way, typically forming an 'S' or...

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Scope

skoʊp

The extent or range of something, such as a subject or activity.

EN → ZH

Scope Of Microbiology

skəʊp əv maɪkroʊbaɪɒlədʒi

The extent of the area or subject matter that is covered by microbiology, including its applications...

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Scrounger

ˈskraʊndʒər

A person who obtains something by begging or borrowing, often without the intention of returning or ...

EN → ZH

Scrounger

ˈskraʊndʒər

拣拾者:一个依靠别人的慷慨或恩惠而获取食物或物品的人。

ZH → EN

Scrumptious

/ˈskrʌmp.ʃəs/

Delicious; mouthwatering; extremely appetizing.

EN → ZH

Scruple

/ˈskruː.pəl/

A feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action.

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Scrupulous

/ˈskruːpjʊləs/

diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having scruples or moral standards that one ...

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Sdghhrtyhge

/sɪdɡərtiːhɪdʒ/

A nonsensical or arbitrary string of characters that has no meaning in any language.

EN → ZH

Search

/sɜːrtʃ/

to look carefully and thoroughly in order to find something

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Seccessor

səkˈsɛsər

A person or thing that succeeds another, especially in a position or office.

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Secretes

sɪˈkriːts

To produce and release a substance, often used in biological contexts.

EN → ZH

Sedentary

/ˈsɛd.ənˌtɛr.i/

Characterized by a sitting position; not active or mobile.

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Seditious

/sɪˈdɪʃəs/

inciting or causing people to rebel against the authority of a state

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Sedulous

/ˈsɛdʒ.ə.ləs/

showing dedication and diligence in one's work or tasks

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Seek

/siːk/

to attempt to find or obtain (something)

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Seizures

ˈsiːʒərz

A sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.

EN → ZH

Self-Effacing

/sɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

Not claiming attention for oneself; modest.

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Semantics

/sɪˈmæntɪks/

The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.

EN → ZH

Semaphore

/ˈsɛm.ə.fɔːr/

A system of sending messages by holding the arms or flags in certain positions.

EN → ZH

Semblance

/ˈsɛmbləns/

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.

EN → ZH

Senescence

/sɪˈnɛsəns/

The process of aging, where cells gradually deteriorate and lose function over time.

EN → ZH

Sententious

/sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

Given to excessive moralizing; self-righteously lofty in tone or style; pompous or pretentious in ex...

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Sentience

/ˈsɛnʃəns/

The capacity to have feelings, sensations, and subjective experiences.

EN → ZH

Sentient

/ˈsɛnʃənt/

Able to perceive or feel things; having consciousness or awareness.

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Sentry Box

/ˈsɛntri bɒks/

A small shelter for a guard or sentry, typically located at a military or security checkpoint.

EN → ZH

Sepulcher

/ˈsɛpəlkər/

A burial place; a tomb.

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Sepulchral

/sɪˈpʌl.krəl/

relating to a tomb or interment

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Sequester

/sɪˈkwɛstər/

to isolate or hide away (someone or something)

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Sequestered

/sɪˈkwɛstərd/

Isolated or hidden away.

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Sequestration

/ˌsiːkwəˈstreɪʃən/

The act of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been me...

EN → ZH

Seraphic

/səˈræf.ɪk/

angelic or heavenly; resembling a seraph.

EN → ZH

Seraphim

/ˈsɛrəfɪm/

A type of celestial or heavenly being, often depicted as having six wings and associated with God's ...

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Sere

/ˈsɪər/

being dried and withered, especially in relation to vegetation

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Serendipitous

ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

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Serendipitous

/ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.təs/

occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

EN → ZH

Serendipity

/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

EN → ZH

Serpentine

/ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

having a winding or twisting shape, resembling a serpent

EN → ZH

Servile

/ˈsɜːr.vaɪl/

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others

EN → ZH