English Words: S

6,566 words · Page 31 of 132

Senecaname

A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a Roman stoic philosopher, dramatist, and statesman.

Seneddname

The Welsh parliament.

Senegalname

A river on the border between Senegal and Mauritania in West Africa.

Senegaleseadj

Of, from, or pertaining to Senegal or the Senegalese people.

senescencenoun

The state or process of ageing, especially in humans; old age.

senescentadj

Growing old; decaying with the lapse of time.

seneschalnoun

A steward, particularly (historical) one in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate.

Senguptaname

A surname from Bengali.

senhornoun

A Portuguese gentleman.

senileadj

Of, or relating to old age.

senilitynoun

The bodily and mental deterioration associated with old age: Synonym of senescence.

senioradj

Older.

senioritynoun

A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

Sennname

A surname.

sennanoun

Any of several plants of the tribe Cassieae, especially those of the genera Cassia and Senna, whose leaves and pods are used as a purgative and laxative.

Sennacheribname

The king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 705 BCE to 681 BCE, famous for the role he plays in the Bible which describes his campaign in the Levant.

senpainoun

The senior member of a group in Japanese arts; a mentor.

sensnoun

Clipping of sensitivity.

sensationnoun

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

sensationaladj

Of or pertaining to sensation.

sensationalismnoun

The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself; behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing. Especially applied to news media in a pejorative sense that they are reporting in a manner to gain audience or notoriety but at the expense of accuracy and professionalism.

sensationalistadj

Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).

sensationallyadv

In a sensational manner.

sensationsnoun

plural of sensation

sensenoun

Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

sensedadj

Having a specified number or kind of senses.

senseinoun

A martial arts instructor; especially one for a Japanese martial art.

senselessadj

Without feeling or desire to work; deprived of sensation.

senselesslyadv

In a senseless manner.

sensesnoun

plural of sense

Sensexname

A stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in India.

sensinoun

Clipping of sensimilla.

sensibilitiesnoun

Capabilities to have emotions; feelings.

sensibilitynoun

Emotions or feelings arising from or relating to aesthetic or moral standards, especially those which are sensitive and thus likely to be hurt or offended.

sensibleadj

Acting with or showing good sense; able to make good judgements based on reason or wisdom, or reflecting such ability.

sensiblyadv

In a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense.

sensingverb

present participle and gerund of sense

sensitiveadj

Having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses.

sensitivelyadv

In a sensitive manner; with sensitivity.

sensitivitynoun

The quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness.

sensitizationnoun

The process of making something sensitive.

sensitizeverb

To make (someone or something) sensitive or responsive to certain stimuli.

sensornoun

A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.

sensorimotoradj

Of or pertaining to both sensory and motor activity

sensoryadj

Of the physical senses or sensation.

sensuprep

in the sense of

sensualadj

Inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations.

sensualitynoun

The state of being sensual or sensuous.

sensuallyadv

In a sensual manner; in a way that excites the senses; sexily.

sensuousadj

Appealing to the senses, or to sensual gratification.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter S contains 6,566 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 132 pages, and you are currently viewing page 31. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

On this page 50 of 50 entries carry a part-of-speech tag and 50 carry at least one stored definition. Coverage varies across letters because Wiktionary volunteers build entries at different speeds for different parts of the alphabet, letters with common starting sounds (S, C, T, P) usually have the densest coverage, while less frequent starters (X, Q, Z) tend to have shorter but more specialised lists. PlainSpell surfaces whatever data is present and links back to the source when a definition is not yet recorded.

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