Describing words 12
39 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| sensitive | easily upset; also aware of others' feelings; also easily affected | She has sensitive skin. |
| serene | calm and peaceful | The lake looked serene. |
| serial | happening one after another; also repeating the same crime | The police caught a serial killer. |
| sexual | about sex | The school teaches sexual health. |
| sexy | sexually attractive; also exciting (informal) | She wore a sexy dress. |
| shabby | old and in bad condition | He wore a shabby coat. |
| shaken | shocked and upset | She was shaken after the accident. |
| Shakespearean | about Shakespeare or his works | She acts in Shakespearean plays. |
| shaky | shaking; also not strong or certain | My hands were shaky. |
| short-term | lasting a short time | It's only a short-term solution. |
| simultaneous | happening at the same time | There were simultaneous attacks. |
| sincere | honest and real | Please accept my sincere thanks. |
| skilled | having training and skill | We need skilled workers. |
| skillful | very good at doing something | She is a skillful player. |
| slight | small | There is a slight problem. |
| sloppy | careless; also too wet | This is sloppy work. |
| so-called | used to show you think a name is not correct | The so-called expert was wrong. |
| soaked | very wet | I got soaked in the rain. |
| sociable | friendly and liking to be with people | He is very sociable. |
| solar | about the sun; also using the sun's energy | We have solar panels. |
| solo | done alone | She made a solo flight. |
| sophisticated | knowing a lot about culture and fashion; also complicated and advanced | It's a sophisticated machine. |
| sound | in good condition; also sensible; also (sleep) deep | She gave me sound advice. |
| spare | extra; also free (time) | Do you have a spare pen? |
| sparkling | shining brightly; also (a drink) with bubbles | I'd like sparkling water. |
| spellbound | having all your attention held by something | The audience was spellbound. |
| standard | normal; usual | This is the standard price. |
| standby | ready to use if needed | We have a standby generator. |
| starving | very hungry (informal); also dying from hunger | I'm starving! Let's eat. |
| steely | hard and determined | She has a steely look. |
| stern | serious and strict | The teacher gave a stern warning. |
| stiff | hard and difficult to bend; also hurting when you move | My neck is stiff. |
| stingy | not wanting to spend money | He is too stingy to buy a coffee. |
| straightforward | easy to understand; also honest | The instructions are straightforward. |
| striking | very noticeable or attractive | She is a striking woman. |
| subtle | small and not easy to notice | There is a subtle difference. |
| successive | following one after another | They won three successive games. |
| superb | excellent | The food was superb. |
| supernatural | not explained by science, like ghosts | She believes in supernatural powers. |