English words starting with S

1,225 words starting with S with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 1 of 5.

• Sabbaticalnoun/adjectiveA period of leave from work or duty, usually for rest, study, or research.
• SabotageverbDeliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct.
• SabotagedverbAn act or process tending to hamper or hurt.
• SabotagingverbAn act or process tending to hamper or hurt.
• Sabre-RattlingnounThe display or threat of military force.
• SaccharineadjectiveExcessively sweet or overly sentimental in a way that seems artificial.
• SackverbTo dismiss somebody from a position.
• SackedverbAn act of dismissing someone from employment.
• SackingnounAn act of dismissing someone from employment.
• SacksnounAn act of dismissing someone from employment.
• SacramentA religious ceremony or rite regarded as an outward and visible sign of divine grace.
• SacredadjectiveDedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
• SacrilegenounViolation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
• SacrosanctadjectiveThat is considered to be too important to change or question.
• SaddleverbBurden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task.
• Saddle withphrase verbBurden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task.
• SadistnounA person who enjoys causing pain or suffering to others.
• SafeguardverbProtect something from harm, damage, or loss. (???????? ????)
• SafeguardsnounA measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.
• SagverbDecline to a lower level, usually temporarily.
• SaganounA long, involved story, account, or series of incidents.
• SagaciousadjectiveMeaning: having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise
• SagacitynounThe quality of being wise, having good judgment, and keen perception.
• SagenounA profoundly wise person; showing deep wisdom and good judgment. (?????? / ?????????)
• SaggingadjectiveBecoming weaker.
• SailingnounThe activity or sport of riding in a boat that's propelled by the wind is sailing.
• Sailing throughverbTo move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way.
• SalaciousadjectiveHaving or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.
• SaleableadjectiveMeaning: Good enough to be sold; that somebody will want to buy.
• SaliencenounThe quality of being particularly important or easy to notice.
• SalientadjectiveMost noticeable or important.
• SallowadjectiveYellowish or pale in color, especially unhealthy-looking skin.
• SalmagundinounA mixture or collection of many different and unrelated things.
• SalubriousadjectiveHealth-giving; promoting well-being.
• SalutaryadjectiveProducing good effects; beneficial, especially to health or character. (???????????, ???…
• SalutationnounA greeting or respectful address, especially at the beginning of a letter or speech.
• SalvageverbRetrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.
• SalvationnounDeliverance from harm, danger, suffering, or sin.
• SalvenounSomething that is soothing or consoling for wounded feelings or an uneasy conscience.
• SalvonounA sudden firing of many guns or a sudden attack of words.
• SamaritannounA charitable or helpful person.
• Sanativeadjective(Conducive to physical or spiritual health and well-being)
• SanatoriumnounA place where people who are ill, especially with long-term diseases, are sent for treat…
• SanctifyverbMeaning- To give official approval to something.
• SanctimoniousadjectiveMaking a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
• SanctimoniousnessverbA quality of acting as if you are morally better than others.
• SanctimonynounThe action or practice of acting as if one were morally superior to other people.
• SanctionnounOfficial permission to do or change something.
• SanctionedverbOfficial permission to do or change something.
• Sanctioningverbto give permission for something to take place
• SanctionsnounOfficial permission to do or change something.
• SanctitynounThe state of being very important and worth protecting.
• SanctuarynounA safe place of shelter or protection; also, a protected area for animals or birds.
• SanctumnounMeaning: A private room where somebody can go and not be disturbed.
• Sanctum sanctorumnoun(Lit- the holy of holies in the Jewish temple./Fig- a very private or highly secret plac…
• SandbagverbTo deliberately deceive, obstruct, or put someone at a disadvantage, especially by conce…
• SaneadjectiveReasonable or sensible.
• SangfroidnounCalmness and self-control in a difficult or dangerous situation.
• SanguinaryadjectiveInvolving or causing much bloodshed.
• SanguineadjectiveCheerful and confident about the future.
• SanguinitynounOptimistic confidence, especially in a difficult situation.
• SanitizeverbMake something clean and free from germs; remove harmful or sensitive details from infor…
• SanitynounThe state of having a normal healthy mind.
• SapverbGradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power)
• SapientadjectiveWise, or attempting to appear wise.
• SaponifyverbTo convert fat or oil into soap through a chemical reaction.
• SarcasmnounThe use of mocking or ironic remarks to express contempt or ridicule.
• SarcasticadjectiveMarked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
• SarcophagusnounA stone coffin, usually decorated with carvings or inscriptions.
• SardonicadjectiveGrimly mocking or cynical; showing scornful or bitter humor.
• SartorialadjectiveRelating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
• SatiateverbSatisfy fully; fill to the point of excess.
• SatiationnounThe state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more.
• SatirenounThe use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people, society, or politics.
• SatiricaladjectiveSarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses.
• SatiriseadverbMeaning: deride and criticize by means of satire.
• Satirizeverb(Deride and criticize by means of satire.)
• SatrapnounA governor of a province in ancient Persia.
• SaturateverbFill completely or soak thoroughly to the maximum limit.
• SaturnineadjectiveSlow and gloomy in temperament; sullen or morose.
• SaunterverbTo walk at a relaxed speed/ walk in a slow, relaxed manner.
• SavageadjectiveFierce, cruel, violent, or uncivilized.
• SavagelyadverbIn a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled manner.
• Savagerynoun(A cruel or violent act or action)
• SavannanounA tropical grassland with widely scattered trees.
• SavantnounA highly knowledgeable and learned person; an expert, especially in a particular field.
• SaviornounAn authority or a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty.
• SavorverbEnjoy or appreciate something fully, especially by taking time over it.
• SavourverbTo enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible:
• SavvyadjectiveShrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgement.
• ScabbardnounA protective case or sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger.
• ScabrousadjectiveHaving a rough, scaly, or scabby surface; also dealing with indecent or scandalous matte…
• ScaffoldverbTo support or provide with a temporary structure or framework.
• ScalableadjectiveCapable of being expanded or adapted to meet increasing demands.
• ScaldingadjectiveVery hot; burning.
• Scale DownverbReduce something in size, number or extent, especially by a constant proportion across t…
• ScaleneadjectiveHaving all sides of unequal length, especially describing a triangle.
• ScalpelnounA small and extremely sharp knife used by surgeons during operations.
• ScamnounA dishonest scheme.
• ScammingverbA dishonest scheme.
• ScamperverbRun quickly with short, light steps.
• ScandalnounBehaviour or an event that people think is morally or legally wrong.
• ScandalizeverbA public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval.
• ScandalousadjectiveCausing public outrage or shock; morally offensive.
• ScantadjectiveBarely sufficient; very little in amount.
• ScapegoatnounA person who is unfairly blamed for the mistakes or faults of others.
• ScarverbTo damage the appearance of something.
• ScarceadjectiveMeaning: (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.
• ScarcelyadverbInsufficiency or shortness of supply.
• ScarcitynounThe state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
• ScaremongernounA person who spreads frightening or ominous reports or rumors.
• ScaremongeringnounThe spreading of frightening or ominous reports or rumours.
• Scarletnoun/adjectiveBright red in colour.
• Scatheverb(To attack with severe criticism.)
• ScathingadjectiveWitheringly scornful
• ScathinglyAdverbWitheringly scornful; severely critical (गंभीर रूप से आलोचनात्मक)
• ScatterverbThrow or spread things in different directions.
• ScatteredadjectiveSpread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.
• ScattershotadjectiveMeaning: denoting something that is broad but random and haphazard in its range.
• ScavengeverbSearch for and collect usable things from waste, discarded material, or surroundings.
• ScavengingverbSearching for and collecting discarded or leftover items, often for reuse or survival.
• ScenarionounA possible situation or sequence of events.
• ScepternounA decorated staff carried by a ruler as a symbol of authority.
• ScepticnounMeaning: A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
• ScepticaladjectiveNot easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
• ScepticismnounAn attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen.
• Schadenfraudenoun(Pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune.)
• SchadenfreudenounPleasure or satisfaction obtained from another person’s trouble or misfortune.
• ScheduleverbTo arrange for something to happen or be done at a particular time.
• ScheduledadjectiveIncluded in or planned according to a schedule.
• SchemanounA plan, outline, or framework for organizing information or ideas.
• SchismnounA split or division within a group, especially a religious or political organization.
• SchizophrenianounA serious mental disorder that affects a person’s thinking, perception, emotions and beh…
• ScholasticadjectiveRelated to schools, education, or academic learning.
• ScimitarnounA short sword with a curved blade, traditionally used in parts of Asia and the Middle Ea…
• ScintillanounA tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
• ScintillatingadjectiveSparkling or shining brightly; also very clever, lively, and interesting.
• SciolistnounA person who pretends to be knowledgeable but has only superficial learning.
• ScionnounA descendant of a notable or wealthy family.
• ScleroticadjectiveAbnormally hard or rigid, especially because of sclerosis; also resistant to change.
• ScoffverbTo speak about someone or something in a mocking or disrespectful way.
• Scootverb(Go or leave somewhere quickly.)
• ScorchverbTo burn the surface of something or make it very hot.
• Scorchedverb(To criticize severely)
• ScorchingadjectiveUsed to emphasize how strong, powerful, etc.
• ScoresadjectiveMeaning - A large number of something.
• Scornnoun/verbThe feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
• Scot-freeadjective(Completely free from harm, restraint, punishment, or obligation)
• ScoundrelnounA dishonest, wicked, or immoral person.
• ScourverbTo search thoroughly or clean something by rubbing hard.
• ScourgenounA person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.
• Scowlverb/nounAn angry or displeased look; to look angrily.
• Scowledverb(Frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.)
• ScrambleverbTo move quickly, especially with difficulty, using your hands to help you.
• ScrambledverbThe action of scrambling up or over rough or steep ground, especially as a leisure activ…
• ScramblesverbTo move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you.
• ScramblingverbTo climb quickly up or over something using your hands to help you; to move somewhere qu…
• ScrapverbMeaning: to not continue with a system, law, or plan.
• Scrapeverb(Collect or accumulate something with difficulty/drag or pull a hard or sharp implement …
• ScrappednounA small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater…
• ScrappingverbA small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater…
• ScrappyadjectiveConsisting of disorganized, untidy, or incomplete parts.
• ScrapsnounA small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater…
• ScrawnyadjectiveVery thin and weak-looking.
• ScreeningnounMeaning- The testing of a person or group of people for the presence of a disease or oth…
• Scribblernoun(a person who writes for a living or as a hobby) लिखनेवाला
• Scrimmagenoun(A confused struggle or fight)
• Scrimpverb(be thrifty or parsimonious; economize.)
• ScripturesnounBooks of religious importance for particular religions, such as the Bible for Christians
• ScroungeverbTo get something by asking others or searching for it with difficulty.
• ScrubverbMeaning- Cancel or abandon (something).
• ScrumnounA crowd of people who are pushing each other.
• ScrumptiousadjectiveVery tasty or delicious.
• ScruplenounA feeling of doubt or hesitation about whether something is morally right.
• ScrupulousadjectiveExtremely careful to do what is right or honest; very attentive to details.
• ScrupulouslyadverbIn a way that pays careful attention to every detail.
• ScrupulousnessnounThe quality of being very careful, honest, and morally correct in doing something.
• ScrutableadjectiveCapable of being understood or examined clearly.
• ScrutiniseadjectiveExamine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• ScrutinizeverbExamine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• ScrutinizedverbExamine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• ScrutinizingverbExamine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
• ScrutinynounCareful and complete examination.
• ScufflenounEngage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
• ScufflingverbEngage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters.
• ScullionnounA servant employed to perform menial tasks in a kitchen.
• Sculptverb(Create or represent (something) some techniques.)
• SculpturenounThe art of making figures or objects by carving or shaping materials.
• ScupperverbTo ruin, defeat, or prevent a plan from succeeding.
• ScurrilousadjectiveMaking or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their…
• ScurryverbMove quickly with short steps, especially in a hurried or frightened way.
• Scuttleverb/nounTo run quickly with short steps; to deliberately sink a ship or abandon a plan.
• ScytheverbTo cut grass, crops, or other vegetation with a long curved blade or a sweeping movement.
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• SeamlessadjectiveSmooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.
• SeamlesslyadverbSmooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.
• SearingadjectiveSeverely critical.
• SeasonedadjectiveAccustomed to particular conditions.
• SecedeverbTo officially leave a larger state or organization of states and become independent.
• SecessionnounThe act of formally withdrawing from an organization, alliance, or political union, espe…
• SecessionistnounA person who thinks that a nation, state, etc., should separate from another and become …
• SecludeverbTo keep someone or something away from other people or places; to isolate.
• SecludedAdjective(of a place) Not seen or visited by many people.
• SeclusionnounMeaning- The state of being private or of having little contact with other people.
• SecondverbFormally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary …
• SecretariatnounA permanent administrative office or department, especially a governmental one.
• SecreteverbProduce and release a substance, especially from a cell or gland.
• Sectariannoun(A member of a sect)
• SectornounA particular area, part, or division of an economy, activity, or society.
• SecularadjectiveNot connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly.
• Secureverb/adjectiveTo get something with effort; safe and protected from danger.
• SedateadjectiveCalm, quiet, and unhurried in manner or character. (?????, ????, ??????) (v.) To make so…
• SedentaryadjectiveInvolving a lot of sitting and very little physical activity; inactive lifestyle. (?????…
• SedimentnounThe solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid.
• SeditionNounConduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or government.
• SeditionsnounConduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
• SeditiousadjectiveMeaning: Intending to persuade other people to oppose their government.
• SeduceverbTo persuade someone to engage in sexual activity or tempt someone into doing something w…
• SeductiveadjectiveHaving alluring or tempting qualities.
• SedulousadjectiveShowing dedication and diligence; hardworking and persistent.
• SedulouslyadverbMeaning: carefully and with a lot of effort and determination.
• See eye to eyeidiomBe in full agreement.
• See-sawnoun(A situation characterized by rapid, repeated changes from one state or condition to ano…
• SeedyadjectiveShabby, dirty, and socially disreputable.
• SeekverbAttempt to find (something).
• SeekingverbAttempt to find (something).
• SeemverbGive the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• SeemedverbGive the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• SeemingAdjectiveGive the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• SeeminglyadverbGive the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• SeemsverbGive the impression of being something or having a particular quality.
• SeepverbTo pass or flow slowly through small openings or porous material.
• Seep out ofidiom(to come out of/ To become known to the public through a breach of secrecy)
• SeepagenounThe process by which a liquid flows slowly and in small quantities through something.
• SeersnounA person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.
• SeetheverbTo be extremely angry but often remain silent; to boil or foam.
• SeethingadjectiveFilled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger.
• SegregateverbSeparate or set apart people or things from others; keep groups divided.
• SegregatedadjectiveThe policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them different…
• SegregationnounThe policy of keeping one group of people apart from another and treating them different…
• SegueverbTo fluidly change from one form or situation to another
• SeismicadjectiveRelating to earthquakes or earth vibrations; very great and important.
• SeizenounA length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.
• SeizedverbA length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.
• SeizingnounA length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.
• SeizurenounA length of cord or rope used for fastening or tying.
• SeldomadverbNot often
• Self-flagellatingadjectiveCharacterized by or engaging in excessive self-criticism or self-punishment.
• Self-propellingadjectiveMoving without external propulsion or agency.
• SemanticadjectiveRelating to meaning in language or logic.
• SemanticsnounThe study of meaning in language; the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences.
• SemaphorenounA system of communicating messages through flags, lights, or moving signals.
• SemblancenounA situation in which something seems to exist although this may not, in fact, be the case.
• SeminaladjectiveHighly original, influential, and important in future development.
• SemioticsnounThe study of signs, symbols, and their meanings.
• SempiternaladjectiveEverlasting; eternal; existing forever.
• SenatorialadjectiveRelating to a senate or to senators.
• SenescencenounThe process of growing old or ageing, especially the gradual decline of physical or biol…
• SenioritynounThe fact or state of being older or higher in rank or status than someone else.
• SensationnounA feeling that you get when something affects your body.
• SensibleadjectiveHaving or showing good judgment and practical understanding.
• SensitizedverbTo make someone or something responsive or aware of something; to cause someone to becom…
• SententiousadjectiveGiven to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner; full of wise sayings.
• SentientadjectiveAble to perceive or feel things.
• SentinelnounA guard or watchman who keeps watch; someone/something that stands as a protector
• SeparatedadjectiveTo (cause to) divide into parts.
• SepulchraladjectiveRelated to a tomb; gloomy, hollow, and frightening.
• SequencenounA particular order in which related things follow each other.
• SequencingverbArrange in a particular order.
• SequentialadjectiveFollowing a fixed order; arranged in a particular sequence, one after another.
• SequentiallyadverbA particular order in which related things follow each other.
• SequesterverbTo isolate or keep apart; sometimes to take possession of something officially.
• SequesteredAdjectiveQuiet and far away from people.
• Sequestrateverb(Take forcible possession of something)
• SequestrationnounSeizing and setting aside property under a legal/government order.
• SeraphicadjectiveExtremely beautiful, peaceful, and pure like an angel.
• Serenadenoun/verbA song or piece of music sung or played for someone, usually as a mark of affection.
• SerendipityNounThe occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
• SereneadjectiveCalm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from disturbance.
• SerenelyadverbIn a calm and peaceful way.
• SerenitynounMeaning- The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
• SerfnounA poor farmer in the past who was forced to work on land owned by a lord.
• SergeantnounA non-commissioned officer in the army, air force, or police, usually ranking above a co…
• Sermoniseverb(Deliver an opinionated and dogmatic talk to someone, express moral judgements.)
• SermonizeverbDeliver an opinionated and dogmatic talk to someone. / compose or deliver a sermon.
• SerpentineadjectiveWinding and twisting like a snake; snake-like.
• ServileadjectiveExcessively willing to serve or please others; submissive in a slave-like way.
• ServitudenounThe state of being a slave or completely under someone’s control.
• SesquipedalianadjectiveCharacterized by long words; long-winded.
• SessionnounA meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to co…
• Set asidephrasal verb(To not let a particular feeling, opinion, or belief influence you,/to officially state …
• Set offphrasal verb(To start a journey, or to start going in a particular direction/ to cause something to …
• Set the ball rollingphrasal verbTo set something, often a process, in motion; to begin,
• SetbacknounA problem, difficulty, or delay that stops progress or makes a situation worse; a revers…
• SeververbTo cut off or separate by force; to break or end a connection or relationship.
• SevereadjectiveMeaning: Punishing somebody in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules.
• SeveredadjectiveIntense.
• SeverelyadjectiveIntense
• SeveritynounThe fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious.
• SewagenounThe waste material from people’s bodies that is carried away from their homes in water i…