Describing words 11
39 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| sheer | complete; also very steep | It was sheer luck. |
| shiny | bright and reflecting light | He has a shiny new car. |
| shocked | very surprised and upset | I was shocked by the news. |
| shocking | very surprising and upsetting | The prices are shocking. |
| shut | closed | The shop is shut on Sundays. |
| silent | without any sound | The room was silent. |
| solid | hard and firm; not liquid or gas | Water becomes solid when it freezes. |
| sore | painful | I have a sore throat. |
| sour | having a sharp taste like lemon | This milk tastes sour. |
| southeast | in or from the southeast | They live in southeast London. |
| southern | in or from the south | We travelled in southern Spain. |
| southwest | in or from the southwest | A southwest wind is blowing. |
| spectacular | very impressive | The view is spectacular. |
| spicy | having a strong hot flavour | I love spicy food. |
| spiral | going round and round a centre | We climbed a spiral staircase. |
| spiritual | about the soul or religion, not the body | He is a spiritual man. |
| sports | used for sport | He drives a red sports car. |
| stable | steady; not likely to change or fall | The ladder isn't stable. |
| steady | not moving or shaking; also regular | Hold the camera steady. |
| steep | going up or down sharply | The hill is very steep. |
| sticky | covered with something that sticks | My hands are sticky from the honey. |
| stormy | with storms | It was a stormy night. |
| strategic | part of a plan to reach a goal | It was a strategic decision. |
| stressed | worried and nervous because of pressure | I'm stressed about my exams. |
| stressful | causing stress | It's a stressful job. |
| stricken | badly affected by something bad | Aid was sent to the stricken area. |
| stubborn | not willing to change your mind | He is as stubborn as a mule. |
| stuck | not able to move; also not able to continue | The door is stuck. |
| stuffed | filled with food; also very full after eating (informal) | I'm stuffed. I can't eat more. |
| stunning | very beautiful or surprising | She looks stunning. |
| stupid | not clever or sensible | That was a stupid mistake. |
| stylish | fashionable and attractive | She wears stylish clothes. |
| subconscious | existing in the mind without you knowing | It was a subconscious fear. |
| substantial | large in amount or importance | She earns a substantial salary. |
| sufficient | enough | We have sufficient food for a week. |
| superior | better; also higher in rank | This product is superior to the others. |
| supportive | helpful and kind | My family is very supportive. |
| surrounding | all around | We explored the surrounding area. |
| swollen | bigger than usual, usually because of injury | My knee is swollen. |