English words starting with S

1,225 words starting with S with Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and examples. Page 3 of 5.

• SophomoricadjectiveImmature and overconfident; showing a lack of serious knowledge or judgment.
• SoporificadjectiveTending to induce drowsiness or sleep; a thing that causes sleep.
• SorcerynounThe use of magic, especially black magic.
• SordidadjectiveNot moral or honest.
• SorelyadverbTo a very high degree or level of intensity.
• SororicidenounThe act of killing one’s own sister.
• SorrowfuladjectiveFeeling or showing deep sadness.
• SortienounA sudden attack made by troops from a defensive position; a brief military or strategic …
• SoughtverbTo try to find or get something.
• Souvenirnoun(A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.)
• SovereignadjectiveMeaning: possessing supreme or ultimate power; Greatest in status
• SovereigntynounSupreme power or authority
• Sow the seeds ofphrase(To cause (an idea, feeling, etc.) to be in someone's mind), (किसी के दिमाग में (एक विचा…
• SowingverbPlant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth.
• SpaciousadjectiveHaving a lot of space; large and roomy.
• SpanverbThe full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers.
• SpankverbSlap with one's open hand (थप्पड़ मारना)
• SpannedVerbThe period of time that something exists or happens.
• SpanningverbThe period of time that something exists or happens.
• SparnounEngage in a practice fight or heated argument.
• SpareadjectiveTo refrain from harming or destroying.
• SparedverbTo refrain from harming or destroying.
• SparingadjectiveTo refrain from harming or destroying.
• SparinglyadverbIn a way that is careful to use or give only a little of something.
• SparkverbTo cause something to start or develop, especially suddenly.
• Spark offphrasal verbTo cause or start some violent or energetic activity.
• SparkedverbEmit sparks of fire or electricity.
• SparkingverbEmit sparks of fire or electricity.
• SparkleverbShine brightly with small flashes of light.
• SparredverbEngage in a practice fight or heated argument.
• SparseadjectiveScanty; in short supply.
• SpartanadjectiveShowing great self-discipline and indifference to comfort or luxury; simple, strict, and…
• SpasmodicadjectiveOccurring suddenly for a short time and not regularly.
• SpatnounA brief petty quarrel or angry outburst.
• SpatenounA large number of things, which are usually unpleasant, that happen suddenly within a sh…
• SpatialadjectiveRelated to space, area, position, or physical arrangement.
• SpawnverbTo cause something to develop or be produced.
• Spawnedverb(To cause (something) to develop or begin),
• SpearheadverbTo lead or be the driving force behind an activity, plan, or movement.
• SpecificadjectiveFor a particular reason, purpose, etc.
• SpecificallyadverbFor a particular reason, purpose, etc.
• SpecificitynounMeaning: The quality of belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject.
• SpecifiedverbIdentify clearly and definitely.
• SpecifyverbFor a particular reason, purpose, etc.
• SpecifyingverbFor a particular reason, purpose, etc.
• SpeciousadjectiveAppearing to be true or right but actually false or deceptive.
• SpectaclenounAn event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact.
• SpectacularadjectiveVery impressive, exciting, and beautiful to look at.
• SpectacularlyadverbMeaning: in an impressive, dramatic, or eye-catching way.
• SpectatornounA person who watches an event, show, or game.
• SpecternounA ghost or something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.
• SpectrenounSomething widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.
• SpectrumnounA wide range or variety of related qualities, ideas, activities, or colors; a band of co…
• SpeculateverbThe activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough informatio…
• SpeculatedverbThe activity of guessing possible answers to a question without having enough informatio…
• Speculationnounthe act of forming opinions about what has happened or what might happen without knowing…
• Speculativeadjective(of an investment) involving a high risk of loss.
• SpeculatornounA person who buys and sells goods or shares in a company in the hope of making a profit
• SpellverbMean or have as a result.
• Spell outphrasal verb(To make clear, distinct, or explicit; clarify in detail)
• SpellbindingadjectiveSo interesting or attractive that it holds your attention completely.
• SpendthriftnounA person who spends money in an extravagant and wasteful way.
• SpewverbExpel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly.
• SphericaladjectiveHaving the shape of a sphere; round like a ball.
• Spielverb(To utter, express, or describe volubly or extravagantly)
• SpigotnounMeaning – A tap.
• SpikenounImpale on or pierce with a sharp point.
• SpikedverbImpale on or pierce with a sharp point.
• Spill the beansphrase(Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.)
• SpillovernounSomething that spreads or has spread into another area.
• Spin -offnoun(A collateral or derived product or effect)
• SpinelessadjectiveLacking courage, determination, or strength of character.
• SpinsternounAn unmarried woman, especially an older woman; often used as an old-fashioned term.
• SpiralverbShow a continuous and dramatic increase.
• SpirallingadjectiveTo increase rapidly.
• SpiritedadjectiveFull of energy, courage, and enthusiasm.
• SpitefuladjectiveShowing malice or a desire to hurt, annoy, or upset someone.
• SplendidadjectiveVery impressive.
• SplendidlyadverbIn a magnificent or very impressive manner.
• SplendournounMeaning: magnificent and splendid appearance.
• SpleneticadjectiveBad-tempered, irritable, or spiteful.
• SpliceverbTo join two ends or pieces together by interweaving or connecting them.
• SplinterverbTo break, or to make something break, into small, thin, sharp pieces
• Splinteredverb(To split into fragments, parts, or factions)
• Split hairsidiomsTo make or focus on trivial or petty details, differences, or distinctions.
• SplurgenounAn act of spending a lot of money on something that you do not really need.
• SpongenounA soft, porous material or organism that can absorb and hold liquid.
• Sponsornoun/verbA person or organization that supports an event, activity, or person financially or offi…
• SpontaneitynounVoluntary or undetermined action or movement.
• SpontaneousadjectivePerformed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse, without premeditation or e…
• SpoofnounA humorous imitation of something, made to mock or entertain.
• SpookverbTo become frightened.
• SpookedverbTo become frightened.
• SpookyadjectiveMeaning- Strange and Frightening.
• SpoonerismnounA speech error in which the initial sounds of two or more words are accidentally exchang…
• SporadicadjectiveHappening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular.
• SporadicallyadverbMeaning: Sometimes, but not regularly or continuously.
• SpotlessadjectivePerfectly clean and without any mark or stain.
• SpottedadjectiveMarked or decorated with spots.
• SprawlverbTo sit, lie, or spread out in an untidy or irregular way.
• SprawlingadjectiveSpreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
• SpreadverbOpen out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
• SpreadingverbOpen out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
• SpreenounA spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind.
• SprightlyadjectiveLively, full of energy and spirit.
• SpringVerbMove or jump suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards (in a eye catching way or in a atte…
• SpringboardnounA thing that lends impetus or assistance to a particular action, enterprise, or developm…
• SproutverbTo start to grow.
• SpruceadjectiveNeat, clean, and smart in appearance; to make something tidy or stylish. (?????, ??? ???)
• Spruce upphrasal verb(To refurbish or renew)
• SpryadjectiveActive and lively, especially despite being old.
• SpunkyadjectiveCourageous, lively, and full of determination; spirited and bold. (???????, ??????, ????…
• SpurverbTo encourage somebody to do something or to encourage them to try harder to achieve some…
• SpuriousadjectiveNot being what it purports to be
• SpurnverbMeaning: To reject somebody/something in a proud way.
• SpurredadjectiveTo encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.
• SpurringverbTo encourage an activity or development or make it happen faster.
• SpurtverbGush out in a sudden and forceful stream.
• Sputterverb(Proceed in a spasmodic and feeble way.)
• Spymasternouna person who controls a group of spies
• SquabbleverbArgue or fight noisily over a small or unimportant matter.
• SquabblesverbTo argue noisily about something that is not very important.
• SquadronnounA unit of an air force consisting of several aircraft and their crews.
• SqualidadjectiveExtremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect.
• SquallnounA sudden, violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain or snow.
• SqualornounDirty and unpleasant conditions.
• SquanderverbWaste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
• SquareVerbSettle or pay (a bill or debt).
• SquarelyadverbDirectly or exactly; without doubt.
• SquawknounMeaning: A complaint or protest.
• Squeakverb(Succeed in achieving something by a very narrow margin.)
• SqueamishadjectiveEasily upset or disgusted, especially by unpleasant things like blood or strong smells.
• SquelchverbTo completely silence, crush, or suppress something, especially criticism, protests, or …
• Squelchingverb(To halt, stop, eliminate)
• Squintverb/nounTo look with partly closed eyes; a condition in which the eyes do not look in the same d…
• Squirmverb/nounTo twist or move the body from side to side because of discomfort, nervousness, or embar…
• SquishyadjectiveSoft and moist.
• StabbedverbThrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill.
• StabbingverbThrust a knife or other pointed weapon into (someone) so as to wound or kill.
• StabilitynounTo become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change
• StabilizationnounTo become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change.
• StabilizeverbTo become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change
• StabilizingverbTo become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change
• StableAdjectiveTo become or to make something firm, steady and unlikely to change
• StacknounA tidy pile of something
• StackedadjectiveA pile of things arranged one on top of another.
• StagflationnounA situation in which inflation remains high, economic growth slows down, and unemploymen…
• StaggernounLikely to cause people to disagree.
• StaggeredverbTo walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
• StaggeringadjectiveShocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe.
• StaggeringlyadverbVery large, shocking, or surprising
• StagnantadjectiveLittle activity or change.
• StagnateverbTo stop developing, progressing, or moving; to become inactive or dull. (??? ????, ?? ??…
• StagnatedverbA situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.
• StagnatingadjectiveA situation in which something stays the same and does not grow and develop.
• Stagnationnounthe fact of no longer developing or making progress.
• StaidadjectiveMeaning: Boring and old-fashioned.
• Stainnoun(Something that causes people to have less respect for someone)
• StakeholdernounA person, group, or organization that has an interest in or is affected by a decision, p…
• StakeoutnounA period of secret surveillance of a building or an area by police in order to observe s…
• StakesnounPrize money, especially in horse racing.
• StalactitenounAn icicle-shaped formation of mineral deposits hanging from the ceiling of a cave.
• StalagmitenounA mineral deposit that rises from the floor of a cave due to dripping water.
• StaleadjectiveNo longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long:
• StalematenounA situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems i…
• StalkverbTo follow someone secretly and usually with bad intention.
• StalkingverbPursue or approach stealthily.
• StallverbTo stop suddenly because of a lack of power or speed; to make a vehicle or an engine do …
• Stalledverbstop or cause to stop making progress.
• StallingverbStop or cause to stop making progress.
• StalwartadjectiveLoyal, reliable, and hard-working.
• StaminanounThe physical or mental strength to continue doing something for a long time.
• StammerverbTo speak with sudden pauses or repeated sounds because of nervousness or difficulty.
• StampverbTo put your foot down heavily and noisily on the ground.
• Stamp outverbTo get rid of something that is bad, unpleasant or dangerous, especially by using force …
• Stampedenoun/verbA sudden uncontrolled rush of people or animals.
• StancenounThe opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly.
• Stand byphrasal verbMeaning: To continue to have a particular belief or opinion, even though other people ha…
• Stand-inphrasal verbA person who takes the place or does the job of another person:
• Stand-offnounMeaning: a deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict.
• StandaloneadjectiveAble to operate independently of other hardware or software.
• StandardizationnounThe process of making something follow a fixed and accepted standard or uniform set of r…
• StandoffnounA deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict.
• StandoutadjectiveExceptionally good.
• StandstillnounA situation in which movement, activity, or progress completely stops.
• StaplenounA basic or main item used regularly.
• StarkadjectiveSevere or bare in appearance; very plain and without decoration; complete or absolute. (…
• StarklyadverbIn a way that is easy to see because it is very different.
• StartleverbCause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
• StartlingadjectiveVery surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.
• StarvationnounSuffering or death caused by lack of food.
• StarveVerbSuffering or death caused by lack of food.
• StarvedverbSuffering or death caused by lack of food.
• StarvingverbSuffering or death caused by lack of food.
• StashverbStore (something) safely in a secret place.
• StasisnounA period or state of inactivity or equilibrium.
• StatedadjectiveExpress something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.
• StatelyadjectiveImpressive, dignified, and grand in appearance or manner.
• Staticnoun/adjectiveNot moving, changing, or developing.
• StatingverbExpress something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.
• StationaryadjectiveNot moving or not intended to be moved.
• StatuesqueadjectiveAttractively tall, dignified, and well-proportioned.
• StaturenounThe importance and respect that a person has because of their ability and achievements.
• Status quonounThe present situation:
• StatutenounA written law passed by a legislative body.
• StatutorilyadverbRequired, permitted, or enacted by statute.
• StatutoryadjectiveRequired, permitted, or enacted by statute.
• StaunchadjectiveAlways showing strong support in your opinions and attitude.
• StaunchestadjectiveVery loyal and committed in attitude.
• StaunchlyadverbIn a very loyal and committed manner.
• Stave offphrasal verbTo hold someone or something off/ to defend against the attack of someone or something.
• SteadfastadjectiveNot changing in your attitudes or aims.
• Steadfastlyadverb(In a resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering manner.)
• SteadilyadverbFirm in one's allegiance to someone or something.
• SteadyadjectiveDeveloping, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way.
• SteaknounA thick slice of good quality beef.
• StealthnounThe fact of doing something in a quiet or secret way.
• StealthyadjectiveBehaving, done, or made in a secret or cautious way to avoid being noticed.
• SteamnounEnergy and momentum or impetus.
• SteamrollverbForce (someone) into doing or accepting something.
• SteelyadjectiveColdly determined; hard.
• Steepadjective(of a rise or fall in an amount) sudden and very big.
• Steepedverb(of a slope) Rising or falling at a sharp angle.
• SteeplenounA tall pointed tower on a church or building.
• SteerverbTo move in a particular direction.
• Steer clear ofphrase(To avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause prob…
• SteeredverbThe action of steering a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.
• SteeringnounThe action of steering a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.
• StellaradjectiveExtremely good or excellent; related to stars.
• StemverbTo stop, limit, or hold back the flow or progress of something. (?????, ?????, ???? ??? …
• Stem fromverb(of something abstract but perceptible) issue or spread out from (a source)
• StemmedadjectiveHaving a long, thin supportive or main section.
• StemmingverbHaving a long, thin supportive or main section.
• StenchnounA strong and very unpleasant smell.
• StenographynounA system of rapid writing using shorthand signs or a special machine to record speech.
• StentorianadjectiveVery loud and powerful (voice or sound).
• SteppenounA large area of flat, treeless grassland, especially in Europe and Asia.
• Stereotypenoun/verbA widely held but fixed and oversimplified idea or image of a particular type of person …
• SterileadjectiveFree from living microorganisms; unable to produce offspring or incapable of growth or d…
• Sterlingadjectiveof excellent quality.
• SternadjectiveSerious, strict, or uncompromising in nature or demeanor.
• StethoscopenounA medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced inside the body, especially t…
• StewardnounAn official appointed to supervise arrangements or keep order at a large public event.
• Stewardedverb(Of an official) Supervise arrangements or keep order at (a large public event).
• StewardshipnounThe management or supervision of something.
• StiffadjectiveNot easily bent or changed in shape.
• StiffenverbMeaning: make or become stronger or more steadfast.
• StifleverbTo prevent something from happening.
• StiflingadjectiveMaking you feel unable to breathe, because it is too hot and/or there is no fresh air.
• StigmanounA mark of shame or disapproval that affects a person
• StigmatiseverbMeaning: To treat somebody in a way that makes them feel that they are very bad or unimp…
• StigmatizeverbTo set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon.
• StiltedadjectiveStiff, unnatural, and overly formal in speech or writing.
• StimulantnounA drug or substance that makes you feel more active and gives you more energy.
• StimulateverbEncourage or increase the activity, growth, or development of something.
• StimulatesverbTo encourage or cause something to become more active or to increase in activity.
• StimulationnounTo encourage or cause something to become more active or to increase in activity.
• StimulusnounMeaning: a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something.
• StinginessnounThe fact of not being willing to give something.
• Stingingadjective(A hurtful quality or effect)
• StingyadjectiveUnwilling to spend or give money, even when it is needed.
• StintnounA period of time that you spend working somewhere or doing a particular activity.
• StintsnounA fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity.
• StipendnounA fixed regular payment, usually a small amount, given for work, training, or services, …
• StipendiaryadjectivePaid or receiving a fixed salary or stipend.
• StippleverbTo produce a pattern or image by making numerous small dots or specks.
• StipulateverbTo state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done.
• StipulatedverbDemand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
• StipulatesverbDemand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
• StipulationnounA condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.
• Stirnoun(A rapid active commotion /emotional agitation and excitement/a prominent or sensational…
• StirringadjectiveMeaning: causing excitement or strong emotion.
• StochasticadjectiveRandomly determined; involving a process governed by probability.
• StockadenounA strong barrier or enclosure made from upright wooden posts, usually built for defence.
• Stockpileverb/nounTo collect and store a large quantity of something for future use; a large stored supply.
• StodgyadjectiveDull, old-fashioned, and uninteresting; also heavy and difficult to digest.
• StoicadjectiveA person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
• StokeverbEncourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency).
• Stolidadjective(Of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
• StomachverbMeaning: Endure or accept (an unpleasant thing or person)
• StompverbTo walk, dance, or move with heavy steps.
• StonewallverbTo delay or obstruct a discussion, request, or investigation by refusing to cooperate.
• Stoogenoun(A person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasan…
• Stopgapnoun(A temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need.)
• StoutadjectiveHaving rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
• StoutestadjectiveMeaning- Having or showing courage and determination.
• StoutlyadverbWith courage and determination.
• StraddleverbExtend across or be situated on both sides of.
• StrafeverbTo attack a place with bullets or bombs.
• StragglingadjectiveGrown, spread, or laid out in an irregular way.
• StrainnounPressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
• Strain every nerve and sinewidiomTo expend a maximum amount of effort to do something.
• StrainedverbForce (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.
• StrainingverbForce (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.
• StrainsverbForce (a part of one's body or oneself) to make an unusually great effort.
• StraitnounA narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
• StraitenedadjectiveCharacterized by poverty.
• StraitjacketnounUsed in reference to something that restricts freedom of action, development, or express…
• StrandnounA single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc.
• StrandedadjectiveUnable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money.