英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
"The salty ocean water made her thirsty."
Health-giving; promoting well-being.
"They decided to move to a more salubrious neighborhood with cleaner air."
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
"The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully."
A gesture or utterance of greeting, goodwill, or courtesy.
"He raised his hat as a polite salutation."
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."
to greet with respect; to honor
"The soldiers saluted their commanding officer."
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
"They managed to salvage some goods from the fire."
deliverance from sin and its consequences; preservation from harm
"Many people seek salvation through prayer and good deeds."
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
"She applied a salve to the burn on her hand."
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
"The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver."
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."
identical; not different or changed
"We wore the same dress at the party."
a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like
"She gave me a sample of the fabric to see if I liked it."
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
"He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt."
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or inviolable.
"The sanctity of human life should always be respected."
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
"The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals."
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
"Children built castles out of sand on the beach."
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
"I made a chicken sandwich for lunch."
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
"The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast."
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
"The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid."
Composure or coolness under pressure.
"She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview."
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
"The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war."
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
"Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future."
Relating to blood; bloody.
"The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound."
The systems and practices for maintaining hygiene and public health, especially through clean water and sewage disposal.
"Improving sanitation can reduce the spread of diseases."
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
"Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free."
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
"The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire."
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
"The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table."
Wisdom or intelligence.
"Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues."
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
"The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question."
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
"The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students."
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
"The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water."
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
"His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them."
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
"She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking."
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
"The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt."
Grimly mocking or cynical.
"She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse."
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
"She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival."
Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
"The actor is known for his sartorial elegance on the red carpet."
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
"According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin."
To satisfy fully or to excess.
"The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey."
An artificial body placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.
"The weather satellite provided real-time images of the storm."
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
"The large meal satiated his hunger."
The state of being completely satisfied, especially with food.
"After the feast, he leaned back with a feeling of satiety."
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
"The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics."
Relating to or using satire.
"The novel takes a satiric view of urban life."
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
"The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy."
to mock or criticize something using satire
"The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations."
