Adjectives that start with S

Something is small if other things are much bigger than it. In the picture, the dog on the bench is much smaller than the dog on the ground.

Something is smooth if you can run your fingers over it and not catch or snag your fingers on the surface. A smooth surface has no bumps or imperfections. The opposite of smooth is rough.

Something is soft if it can be squashed out of shape very easily, and you cannot cut or hurt yourself on it. Soft things are very comfortable to lie on. Pillows are soft, and most animal's fur is soft. The opposite of soft is hard.

The kitten in the picture looks like it would be very soft.

Something is sold if someone has bought it. When houses are sold, they usually put a "sold" sign at the front of the house that stays there for some time after the house has been sold.

Solumn is another word for serious. The opposite of solumn is silly.

Sophisticated means experienced, mature, or cultured. The opposite of sophisticated is crude.

Spanish is the language spoken in Spain, someone from Spain, or describes anything to do with Spain.

Something is special if it is somehow different and better than other, similar things. Special things are usually more valuable somehow, even if only to their owner. The girl in the picture is hugging her special teddy bear while her other teddies look on.

A meal is spicy if it has strong, hot flavors, often making your mouth feel warm or a little burning.

Spicy food, like chili peppers or hot sauces, can taste sharp and can make you sweat. Many people use spices to season soups, noodles, tacos, and curries.

Steady is another word for balanced. The opposite of steady is unstable.