英単語辞書 | 単語の意味、定義、例文
a short piece of music with words that are sung
"She sang a beautiful song at the concert."
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
"Listen to songs to learn pronunciation."
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
"The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier."
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
"Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty."
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
"The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater."
in a short time; shortly
"I will be home soon."
a liquid dish, typically made with meat, vegetables, or legumes, and often served hot
"She made a delicious tomato soup for dinner."
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
"The bridge has a span of over 500 meters."
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
"My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete."
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
"The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers."
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
"The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings."
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
"Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention."
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
"Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe."
a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied
"There was enough space for everyone in the room."
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
"The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe."
Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.
"The country declared its sovereignty after years of colonial rule."
a supreme ruler such as a king; possessing supreme or ultimate power
"The sovereign made a new decree."
an object kept as a reminder of a place, person, or event
"She bought a small souvenir from Paris."
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
"They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation."
located in or facing the south; southern regions
"She moved to a southern city for work."
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
"The city is located in the southeast of the country."
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
"Brazil is the largest country in South America."
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
"The sun rises in the east and sets in the south."
a place, person, or thing from which something originates or is obtained
"The internet is a vast source of information."
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
"The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy."
having an acidic taste; unpleasant or bad-tempered
"The milk has gone sour."
a very small quantity of something; a trace
"She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish."
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
"The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep."
a person who claims to predict the future
"The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war."
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
"The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters."
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
"He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates."
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
"Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview."
having refined knowledge, experience, or complex design
"The city is known for its sophisticated culture and art."
the quality of being refined, cultured, or complex
"Her sophistication impressed everyone at the party."
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
"The politician's speech was full of sophistry."
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
"He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science."
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
"His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends."
a feeling of deep sadness or grief
"She was filled with sorrow after the loss of her friend."
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
"The recording studio has sound-proof walls."
the spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often thought of as eternal
"She believed her soul would live on after death."
to arrange or categorize something
"Please sort the files by date."
feeling regret or sympathy
"She felt sorry for what had happened."
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
"The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past."
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
"She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert."
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
"The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery."
to calm, comfort, or relieve pain or distress
"The mother soothed her crying baby."
