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英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文

adjective C2
/ˈsækərɪn/

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

"His saccharine smile seemed insincere."

adjective C2
/ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

"The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character."

noun C2
/ˈsækrɪsti/

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

"The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began."

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adjective C2
/səˈɡeɪʃəs/

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

"The sagacious leader guided the team through difficult times."

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noun C2
/səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

"His sagacity made him a great leader."

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Sago

noun C2
/ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems

"She prepared sago pudding for dessert."

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adjective C2
/səˈleɪʃəs/

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

"The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity."

noun C2
/ˈseɪ.li.əns/

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

"The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate."

adjective C2
/ˈsæ.loʊ/

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

"His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly."

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adjective C2
/səˈluː.bri.əs/

Health-giving; promoting well-being.

"They decided to move to a more salubrious neighborhood with cleaner air."

adjective C2
/səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.

"She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony."

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salve

noun C2
/sælv/

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

"She applied a salve to the burn on her hand."

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salver

noun C2
/ˈsælvər/

A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.

"The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver."

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salvo

noun C2
/ˈsælvoʊ/

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

"The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general."

verb C2
/ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

To make holy or sacred; to set apart as holy.

"The priest sanctified the new church building."

noun C2
/ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

"The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid."

noun C2
/ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

Composure or coolness under pressure.

"She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview."

adjective C2
/ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

"The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war."

adjective C2
/sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

Relating to blood; bloody.

"The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound."

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sapid

adjective C2
/ˈsæpɪd/

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

"The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table."

noun C2
/ˈseɪpiəns/

Wisdom or intelligence.

"Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues."

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sapient

adjective C2
/ˈseɪpiənt/

Wise, or appearing to be wise.

"The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question."

adjective C2
/ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

"The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students."

adjective C2
/ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

Soapy or having the qualities of soap.

"The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water."

noun C2
/sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

"The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt."

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adjective C2
/sɑːrˈtɔːriəl/

Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

"The actor is known for his sartorial elegance on the red carpet."

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sate

verb C2
/seɪt/

To satisfy fully or to excess.

"The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey."

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satiate

verb C2
/ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

"The large meal satiated his hunger."

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noun C2
/səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/

The state of being completely satisfied, especially with food.

"After the feast, he leaned back with a feeling of satiety."

noun C2
/ˈsætræp/

a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler

"The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province."

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adjective C2
/ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

slow and gloomy in mood

"His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable."

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satyr

noun C2
/ˈsætər/

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

"In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods."

noun C2
/səˈvɑːnt/

a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences

"The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages."

noun C2
/ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

"She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire."

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Sawder

noun C2
/ˈsɔː.dər/

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

"His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity."

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scabbard

noun C2
/ˈskæb.ərd/

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

"The knight drew his sword from the scabbard."

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scad

noun C2
/skæd/

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

"The fisherman caught a scad in the net."

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scads

noun (plural, informal) C2
/skædz/

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

"She has scads of friends in the city."

verb C2
/ˈskærɪfaɪ/

to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil

"The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds."

noun C2
/ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

"He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed."

noun C2
/ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

"The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups."

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noun C2
ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.

"J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert."

noun C2
/sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

"There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind."

verb C2
/ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

"The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights."

noun C2
/ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

pretentious show of superficial knowledge

"His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one."

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scission

noun C2
/ˈsɪʒ.ən/

the act of cutting or dividing something

"The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes."

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noun C2
/ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae

"The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom."

noun C2
/skriːd/

a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface

"He delivered a long screed against corruption."

noun C2
/ˈskʌl.i.ən/

a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks

"In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans."

adjective C2
/ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

"The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent."