Adjectives that start with S

Something is described as sparse if the things on it or in it are spread quite far apart from each other. The picture is of a sparse forest, with big spaces between the trees. The opposite of sparse is dense or thick.

Something is spherical if its shape is roughly the same as a sphere. The flower in the picture is spherical.

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

A plant or animal is sterile if it cannot produce offspring. Something that has no living things on it or that cannot sustain living things is also called sterile. Medical equipment is usually provided in sealed packets that keep it sterile. Another word for sterile is barren. The opposite of sterile is fertile.

You are still if you are not moving. The two people in the picture are dressed up as statues and are being very still.