Adjectives that start with S

Sis forSlow

Snails move very slowly. If you take a very long time to finish doing something, you are slow. The opposite of slow is fast.

Adjectives, Speed

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Sis forSmall

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.

Adjectives, Sizes

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Sis forSmart

Smart is another word for intelligent. A smart person learns quickly and can do or build complex things.

Adjectives

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Sis forSmooth

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.

Adjectives

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Sis forSnug

Something is snug if it is wrapped up, warm and comfortable. Clothes might be described as snug if they are a little tight, but not too tight. A house or another place is described as snug if it is a little small, but not too small. A similar word to snug is cozy.

Adjectives, Positivity

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Sis forSoft

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 cat in the picture is asleep on a soft lambskin rug.

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Sis forSoggy

Something is soggy if it is far wetter than it should be. If you splash in puddles, your socks will get soggy. The noodles in the picture have been overcooked and are soggy.

Adjectives

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Sis forSold

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.

Financial, Adjectives, Past tense