Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈsiː.naɪl/

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

"The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces."

noun
/sɪˈnɪləti/

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

"His forgetfulness was attributed to senility."

adjective
/ˈsɪniər/

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

"He is the senior manager in the department."

noun
/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

A physical feeling or a strong reaction of excitement and interest.

"The singer became a sensation overnight."

adjective
/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/

Causing great public interest and excitement; outstanding or impressive.

"The team had a sensational victory in the finals."

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sense

noun/verb
/sɛns/

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

"She had a strong sense of responsibility."

noun
/ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

The ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity.

"Her artistic sensibility impressed everyone."

adjective
/ˈsensəbəl/

having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable

"It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain."

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adjective
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences; easily affected emotionally or physically.

"She has very sensitive skin that reacts to most cosmetics."

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noun
/ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪti/

the quality of being sensitive; ability to detect or respond to slight changes or emotions

"Her sensitivity to others' feelings makes her a good friend."

noun
/ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

"The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals."

noun
/ˈsɛnsər/

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

"The motion sensor turned on the light automatically."

noun
/sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

"The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident."

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sensory

adjective
/ˈsɛn.sər.i/

Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).

"Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience."

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adjective
/ˈsɛnʃuəl/

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

"The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers."

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adjective
/ˈsɛnʃuəs/

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

"The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances."

noun, verb
/ˈsɛntəns/

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

"The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence."

adjective
/sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

"His sententious remarks annoyed the audience."

noun
/ˈsɛnʃəns/

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

"Many argue that animals possess sentience."

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sentient

adjective
/ˈsɛnʃənt/

Able to perceive or feel things.

"Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning."

noun
/ˈsɛntɪmənt/

a view or opinion that is based on emotion rather than reason

"Public sentiment was against the new law."

adjective
/ˌsɛntɪˈmɛntəl/

Having or showing tender, emotional feelings, often excessively.

"She kept the old letters for sentimental reasons."

noun
/ˈsɛntɪnəl/

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

"A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp."

adjective
/ˈsɛpərəbəl/

Capable of being separated or divided.

"The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently."

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Separate

verb
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪt/

To cause to move or be apart; to divide into distinct elements.

"The teacher separated the students into groups."

adjective
/ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

divided or disconnected from something else; not together

"They have been living in separated houses since the divorce."

adverb
/ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

"They decided to travel separately to the conference."

noun
/ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

the act of moving or being moved apart; a division or disconnection

"The separation of the two friends was difficult for both of them."

noun
/ˈsɛpərətɪst/

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

"The separatist group demanded independence from the central government."

noun
/sɛpˈtɛmbər/

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

"My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends."

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septennial

adjective
/sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

Occurring every seven years.

"The festival is a septennial tradition in the village."

adjective
/ˈsɛptɪk/

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

"The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately."

noun
/ˈsɛpəlkər/

A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.

"The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher."

adjective
/səˈpʌlkrəl/

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

"The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it."

noun
/ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb

"The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists."

adjective
/sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

"The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions."

noun
/ˈsiːkwəl/

A published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.

"The movie's sequel was even more successful than the original."

noun
/sɪˈkwiːlə/

A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.

"Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia."

noun
/ˈsiːkwəns/

A particular order in which related things follow each other.

"The magician asked us to remember the sequence of cards."

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sequent

adjective
/ˈsiːkwənt/

Following in order or as a result.

"The sequent events changed the course of history."

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verb
/sɪˈkwɛstər/

To isolate or hide away; to take possession of assets until a debt has been paid.

"The jury was sequestered during the high-profile trial."

verb
/sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

"The court decided to sequestrate the company's property."

noun
/ˈsɛrəf/

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

"The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings."

adjective
/səˈræfɪk/

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

"She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears."

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sere

adjective
/sɪər/

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

"The sere leaves crumbled under his feet."

adjective
/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

"Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous."

noun
/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

"Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity."

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adjective
/səˈriːn/

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

"She looked serene as she watched the sunset over the ocean."

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serenity

noun
/səˈrɛnɪti/

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

"Meditation brings a sense of serenity to the mind."

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serfdom

noun
/ˈsɜːfdəm/

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

"Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom."