English dictionary — definitions & meanings

sunlight

noun

The light that comes from the sun.

sunly

adj

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Sun; solar.

sunn

noun

An East Indian leguminous plant of species Crotalaria juncea, yielding a fiber.

Sunni

adj

Belonging to the largest branch of Islam, which follows the Qur'an and the Sunnah (the recorded practices of the Prophet Muhammad).

sunnily

adv

In a sunny fashion; optimistically

sunniness

noun

The property of being sunny.

sunnite

noun

Synonym of Sunni (“a follower of the Sunni branch of Islam”).

sunny

adj

Bright with sunshine; having clear, sunlit weather.

Sunnyvale

name

A city in California's Silicon Valley, known as a hub for technology companies.

sunporch

noun

A porch used for its abundant sunlight.

sunray

noun

A beam of sunlight; a sunbeam.

sunrise

noun

The moment the sun comes up over the horizon in the morning.

sunroof

noun

A panel in a car roof that can be opened to let in air and light.

sunroom

noun

A room used for its abundant sunlight, especially one in a residence with numerous large glass windows.

Suns

name

A short form used as a nickname or team name, most notably for the Phoenix Suns basketball team.

sunscreen

noun

A lotion or cream applied to the skin to block harmful sun rays and prevent sunburn.

sunset

noun

The moment the sun goes down below the horizon in the evening.

sunshade

noun

Something to keep the sun off, or create shade from the sun; a parasol or awning.

sunshine

noun

Sunlight, especially warm and pleasant daylight.

sunshiny

adj

Sunny; having, characterised by, full of, or illuminated by sunshine.

sunstroke

noun

A serious illness caused by spending too long in strong sun, marked by fever, dizziness, and collapse.

suntan

noun

A darkening of the skin from being in the sun.

sunup

noun

Sunrise; the time the sun comes up.

suomi

name

Finland (a country in Northern Europe).

sup

verb

To eat an evening meal, or to drink something in small sips.

super

adj

Excellent; wonderful; better than average.

superabundance

noun

An extreme abundance; abundance to a vast degree that seems almost excessive.

superabundant

adj

Extremely or exceedingly abundant.

superaddition

noun

The act or process of superadding.

superannuate

verb

To retire or put out of use due to age.

superannuated

adj

Obsolete, antiquated.

superannuation

noun

A retirement savings scheme in which an employer, and often the employee too, pays a regular percentage of wages into a fund that is drawn on after retirement; the money held in such a fund.

superb

adj

Excellent; of the highest quality.

superbly

adv

In an excellent or outstanding way.

superboy

noun

A boy who is remarkably talented or capable, often used loosely or admiringly.

superbrain

noun

An exceptionally intelligent person; a genius.

supercar

noun

An extremely fast, expensive, and exclusive sports car.

supercenter

noun

A big box, especially one that is even larger than normal.

supercharge

verb

To increase the power of an internal combustion engine (either Otto or Diesel cycle) by compressing the inlet air with power extracted from the crankshaft.

supercharged

adj

Fitted with a supercharger, a device that forces extra air into an engine to boost its power.

supercilium

noun

The eyebrow (arch of hair above each eye).

supercomputer

noun

A computer far more powerful than typical machines of its time, used for massive calculations.

supererogatory

adj

Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.

superfan

noun

An extremely dedicated fan (enthusiast).

superfecta

noun

A method of betting in which the bettor, in order to win, must pick the first four finishers of a race in the correct sequence.

superficial

adj

Existing only on the surface, not deep or serious.

superficially

adv

In a superficial manner; shallowly.

superfluity

noun

The quality or state of being superfluous; overflowingness.

superfluous

adj

More than is needed; unnecessary or excess.

superfluousness

noun

The state or quality of being superfluous.

superflux

noun

An overabundance; a great amount

supergirl

noun

A girl or young woman who achieves remarkable success or shows exceptional talent.

superglue

noun

A very strong, fast-setting adhesive, usually cyanoacrylate.

supergrass

noun

An informer providing substantial quantities of information on criminal or terrorist activities to the police.

superheated

adj

Heated to a temperature above the normal boiling point without turning to vapour.

superhero

noun

A fictional character with extraordinary powers who fights crime or evil.

superhighway

noun

An expressway, especially one designed for high speeds.

superhuman

adj

Beyond ordinary human ability or strength.

superimpose

verb

To place an object over another object, usually in such a way that both will be visible.

superimposed

adj

Positioned on or above something else, especially in layers; superposed

superintend

verb

To oversee the work of others; to supervise.

superintendence

noun

The act of superintending; supervision.

superintendent

noun

A person who supervises or manages an organisation, department, or building.

superior

adj

Higher in rank, quality, or status than another.

superiority

noun

The state or quality of being better, higher-ranking, or more advanced than others.

superiorness

noun

The state or quality of being superior.

superlative

noun

The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.

superman

noun

A man with extraordinary or seemingly superhuman abilities.

supermarket

noun

A large self-service shop selling food and household goods.

supermassive

adj

Extremely large in mass, especially describing black holes.

supermax

noun

A prison with the strictest, highest level of security.

supermaxi

noun

A type of very large sailing yacht, typically used for racing, having a waterline length greater than 90 feet.

supermodel

noun

A famous, highly paid fashion model.

supernatural

adj

Beyond what can be explained by the laws of nature, often attributed to spirits, gods, or magic.

supernova

noun

A massive star that explodes in a huge burst of brightness, leaving behind a neutron star, a black hole, or nothing at all.

supernumerary

noun

A person who works in a group, association, or public office without forming part of the regular staff (the numerary).

superpower

noun

A nation with enormous global influence and military strength.

superpsyched

adj

Very thrilled or excited.

supersaturated

adj

More concentrated than is normally possible.

supersede

verb

To take the place of something older or less effective, so that the earlier version is no longer used or valid.

supersonic

adj

Faster than the speed of sound.

superspy

noun

A glamorous, important spy.

superstar

noun

Someone extremely famous; a top-tier celebrity.

superstition

noun

A belief in supernatural forces or luck that isn't based on evidence or reason.

superstitious

adj

Believing in superstitions, especially about luck or omens.

superstore

noun

An extremely large store; a hypermarket.

superuser

noun

A user with complete access to the operating system and its configuration.

supervacaneous

adj

Added above what is needed or necessary; superfluous, redundant.

supervene

verb

To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.

supervillain

noun

A powerful, often supernaturally-abled criminal who serves as the main antagonist to a superhero.

supervise

verb

To oversee and direct people or a task.

supervised

adj

Carried out under someone's watchful oversight.

supervision

noun

The act of overseeing or directing work or people.

supervisor

noun

A person officially responsible for overseeing someone's work.

supervisory

adj

Relating to the role of supervising others.

supine

adjective

Lying flat on the back with the face turned upward.

supper

noun

A light meal eaten in the evening, sometimes shortly before bed.

suppertime

noun

The time in the evening when supper is eaten.

supping

noun

The act of one who sups; the act of taking supper.

supplant

verb

To take the place of; to replace, to supersede.

supplanter

noun

Someone or something that supplants.

supple

adj

Bending easily; flexible.

supplement

noun

Something added to make up for what's missing.

supplemental

adj

Serving to supplement something; additional.

supplementary

adj

Added to provide something extra that was needed.

suppleness

noun

The quality of being supple; litheness, flexibility, pliability, manageability.

suppliant

adj

Entreating with humility; supplicant.

supplicant

adj

begging, pleading, supplicating

supplicate

verb

To make a humble request to (someone, especially a person in authority); to beg, to beseech, to entreat.

supplication

noun

The act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.

supplier

noun

A person or company that provides goods or materials.

supply

verb

To provide something needed.

support

noun

Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.

supportable

adj

Capable of being supported, upheld, maintained, or defended.

supported

adj

Held up, backed, or helped in some way.

supporter

noun

A person who gives support to someone or something.

supporting

adj

Providing help or a secondary role.

supporting someone

verb phrase

Giving a person encouragement, sympathy and practical help so that they can cope with something difficult.

supportive

adj

Giving encouragement, help, or approval.

suppose

verb

To assume or believe something without full proof.

supposed

adj

Assumed or claimed to be true, though not confirmed.

supposedly

adv

According to what is claimed or believed, though not necessarily true.

supposing

conj

Used to introduce a hypothetical situation, meaning "if."

supposition

noun

An assumption made without full proof.

suppository

noun

A solid form of medicine inserted into the body, usually the rectum, where it dissolves.

suppress

verb

To forcibly put an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest.

suppressible

adj

Capable of being suppressed.

suppressing

noun

The act of forcefully holding something back or putting a stop to it.

suppression

noun

The act of forcefully putting an end to something.

suppurate

verb

To form or discharge pus.

suppuration

noun

The decay in tissue producing pus, or the pus itself.

supputate

verb

To calculate; to compute; to reckon; to suppute.

supputation

noun

A calculation or computation; the act of calculating or computing; reckoning

suppute

verb

To calculate; to compute; to reckon; to supputate.

supra

adv

Used to indicate that the current citation is from a source cited earlier in the text.

supranational

adj

Beyond the borders or scope of any one nation.

supremacy

noun

The state of having power or authority over all others.

supreme

adj

Having the highest power or authority; dominant over all others.

supremely

adv

To the highest possible degree.

sura

noun

A chapter of the Quran (one of 114).

Suraj

name

A male given name of Hindi origin, meaning "sun," used mainly by Hindus.

surcease

noun

Cessation; stop, stopping; end. Respite, intermission.

surcharge

noun

An extra amount added to the normal price or charge, usually to cover a specific cost such as fuel, card processing or peak demand.

surcharged

adj

overprinted with a new value

sure

adj

Certain or confident about something.

sure thing

interjection

Yes, of course; used as a relaxed, friendly way of agreeing to a request.

surely

adv

Without doubt; certainly.

sureness

noun

The property of being sure, certainty.

Suresh

name

A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "ruler of the gods," an epithet of Indra.

surety

noun

A guarantee or promise, especially one to cover someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it.