List of Positive Words That Start With S [2024]

List of Positive Words That Start With S

Here is the list of more than Seven Hundred (700) positive words that start with S.

SUBLIME LIST OF POSITIVE ADJECTIVES STARTING WITH S

Saccharine extremely sweet; syrupy; having characteristics of sugar or saccharin.
Sacred worthy of respect or veneration (especially religious).
Sacrosanct sacred; inviolable.
Safe secure of free from danger, harm, risk or evil.
Sagacious acutely wise and insightful; having a sound judgment.
Sage showing or having profound wisdom or judgment; wise.
Saintlike characterized or marked by utter benignity.
Saintly of or pertaining to a saint; saintlike.
Salient prominent; conspicuous; jumping; springing; projecting or pointing outwards.
Salubrious healthy; health-giving.
Salutary healthful; wholesome; beneficial; profitable.
Salutiferous healthy; salutary; beneficial; remedial; medicinal.
Sanctified declared, made or believed to be holy; sanctimonious.
Sanctimonious holy; sacred; saintly.
Sanctioned approved or established by authority.
Sanguine confidently cheerful and optimistic; having a healthy reddish color.
Sapid tasty or full of flavor; pleasing to the mind or taste.
Sapient acutely wise and insightful; sage.
Saporific producing or having the power to produce sensation of taste, flavor or relish.
Sassy spirited and lively; bold; jaunty; chic; stylish.
Satisfactory producing or giving satisfaction; adequate; sufficient.
Satisfied filled with satisfaction, pleasure or enjoyment.
Satisfying that gratifies, satisfies, comforts or pleases; convincing.
Saucy lively and bold; sexually suggestive or pleasing.
Saving rescuing; preserving; frugal.
Savory appetizing to the smell or taste; piquant; ethically or morally acceptable.
Savvy well-informed, perceptive or shrewd.

Scenic affording or constituting pleasing views of natural features; picturesque.
Scholarly of or pertaining to a scholar.
Scientific of or pertaining to science; methodical; systematic; precise.
Scintillant of or pertaining to science; methodical; systematic; precise.
Scrumptious splendid; delicious; delectable; fine; first-rate.
Scrupulous exact; precise; careful; nice.

Seamless smooth; perfectly coherent and consistent; moving easily.
Seasonal being used or occurring in a specific season.
Seasoned experienced; having had spices or herbs added.
Second-to-none best.
Secure free from danger, harm, risk or fear; reliable; assured; certain.
Sedulous diligent in pursuit or application; constant; steady; assiduous.
Seemly of pleasing and beautiful appearance; handsome; suitable; appropriate.
Select refined or careful in making choices; of special value or quality; top-notch.
Self-assertive determined advancement of one’s own views, wishes or personality.
Self-assured showing or having confidence and poise; self-reliant.
Self-confident confident of one’s own ability, strength or powers.
Self-disciplined be in control of one’s own actions and abilities.
Self-made having achieved success by one’s own efforts.
Self-sacrificing willing to help others by giving up own interests, feelings and the like.
Self-starting resourceful and energetic.
Self-sufficient independent; able to provide and help oneself without help of others.
Selfless unselfish.
Sensational outstanding; spectacular; exceptionally good.
Sensible appreciable; easily or readily perceived; aware intellectually or intuitively.
Sensitive capable of perceiving with a senses or sense; displaying or having a delicate and quick appreciation of others feelings; responsive to stimuli or external conditions; quick to respond or detect to changes, actions or signals.
Sensual exciting or gratifying (especially sexually); voluptuous.
Sensuous gratifying or appealing to the senses.
Sentimental extravagantly or affectedly emotional; romantic.
Sequacious observing or having a logical sequence; ductile; manageable; following.
Serendipitous discovered or happening by chance in a beneficial or happy way; favorable.
Serene calm; placid; undisturbed; peaceful; clear; unclouded; without anxiety or worry.
Service intended for use in serving or supplying.
Set established or fixed by agreement; intentional; ready.
Settled established; fixed; steadfast; stable; resolved; decided.
Sexual of or pertaining to sex; capable of sexual reproduction; symbolizing or implying erotic activity or desires.
Sexy characterized by or tending to arouse sexual interest or desire; beautiful.
Shapely having a distinct or pleasant shape; well-formed; fit; suitable.
Sharp having clear detail and form; intellectually keen; exact; precise; intense; attractive or stylish.
Shatterproof resistant to shattering.
Sheen beautiful; attractive; resplendent; shining.
Shining characterized by exceptional merit; splendid; brilliant; radiant; distinguished; emitting or reflecting light; polished.
Shiny radiating or reflecting light; bright; having a shiny and smooth surface; glossy; excellent; remarkable.
Shipshape well-arranged; organized; neat; trim; tidy.
Showy aesthetically pleasing; flashy; brilliant; stylish; striking.
Shrewd keen; sharp; knowledgeable; satirical.

Sightly visually pleasing and appealing; scenic; conspicuous.
Significant meaningful; important; notable n. something that is significant.
Silken having a gleaming, smooth, soft and/or reflective surface; luxurious; delicately pleasing.
Silky of or pertaining to silk; silken; lustrous; soft, smooth and gleaming.
Silver bright, resplendent and white; precious; melodious, clear and gentle (especially sound); eloquent.
Silver-toned melodious and clear; silvery in shade or color.
Silvery resembling silver in appearance, color and luster; melodious clear and gentle.
Simple easy; plain; straightforward; direct; innocent; humble.
Sincere truthful; earnest; pure; genuine; whole; perfect; unhurt or uninjured.
Sinewy powerful; strong; muscular; firm.
Singular unique; distinct; remarkable; unusual.
Sisterly like a sister; affectionate.
Sizable fairly large; relatively good or suitable.
Sizzling very passionate, exciting or interesting (especially emotionally).

Skillful showing or having skill; talented.
Skilled showing or having skill; expert; talented.

Sleek smooth; glossy; healthy; thriving.
Slick smooth and efficient; glossy; shrewd.
Slinky graceful or sexually attractive in movement; fitting closely or perfectly to the lines of body (especially of a garment).

Smacking vigorous; brisk; lively; smart.
Smart bright; clever; fashionable; elegant; well-dressed.
Smashing impressive, wonderful or very good.
Smiley cheerful; smiling; happy.
Smiling smiling with optimism or happiness.
Smooth having a fine texture or quality; calm; having a pleasant flavor; lacking difficulties.

Snap easy; simple; done or made suddenly.
Snappy energetic; lively; brisk; sharp; smart; tidy; chic; fashionable.
Snazzy fashionable; flashy; elegant; stylish; attractive; excellent or clever (especially in behavior or execution).
Snod smooth; trimmed; neat; sleek; well-organized.
Snug cozy; comfortable; safe; secure; well-constructed.

Soaring ascending or rising to a level markedly higher than the usual.
Sociable friendly, affable and pleasant; inviting; associable.
Social spent in, enjoy or marked by friendly companionship or relations; sociable.
Societal of or pertaining to the society.
Soft smooth; fine; affectionate; attracted; tender; easy; calm.
Soft-hearted very responsive, sympathetic or generous in spirit; gentle; tender; kind.
Soigne well-groomed and polished; elegant; fashionable.
Solicitous eager; interested; careful; avoiding anything evil.
Solid whole; firm; sound; reliable; strong; substantial; hearty; excellent; first-rate.
Sonsy having a healthy and attractive appearance; fortunate; lucky; happy; thriving; plump; buxom.
Sooth real; true; smooth; soft.
Soothing giving relief or comfort.
Sophisticated aving worldly knowledge and experience; cosmopolitan; elegant; refined; appealing or suitable.
Sought-after popular; desired; searched.
Soulful full of emotion or feeling; expressive of emotion.
Sound thorough; complete; firm; safe; secure; trustworthy; upright.
Souped-up modified to increase power, efficiency or attractiveness (especially mechanically).
Sovereign supreme; paramount; independent.

Spacious roomy; large or vast in extent.
Spangly sparkly; glittering; covered with jewels, beads and/or sequins.
Spanking swift and energetic; fresh and brisk; remarkable.
Sparkling glittering; flashing; brilliant; lively.
Sparkly lively; high-spirited; vivacious; glittery.
Special surpassing what is usual or common; exceptional; extra.
Spectacular worthy of special notice; amazing; impressive; sensational.
Specular having a properties and qualities of a mirror; smooth and reflecting.
Speedy swift; quick; hasty; prompt; ready.
Spellbinding fascinating; attracting.
Spicy lively; high-spirited; zesty; piquant; sexy; aromatic.
Spiffy stylish; well-dressed; fine; dapper.
Spirited full of vigor, life or courage; lively.
Spiritual not material or tangible; sacred; supernatural.
Splendid brilliant with color or light; radiant; splendor and very beautiful; showy; very good; magnificent; pompous; famous; celebrated.
Splendiferous splendid; beautiful; gorgeous; brilliant.
Spontaneous happening or arising from natural feeling or native tendency; done without planning; sudden.
Sport appropriate for use in sports or athletic activities.
Sporting of or pertaining to sports.
Sportive frolicsome; playful; merry; sporty.
Sporty jazzy; flashy; exhibiting sportsmanship or fair play.
Spot delivered, made or paid immediately.
Spotless perfectly clear or clean; free from blemish or impurity; immaculate; neat.
Sprightly full of vitality and spirit; lively; brisk; vivacious; energetic.
Spruce elegant, smart and neat in appearance.
Spry lively; active; brisk; vigorous; nimble.
Spunky plucky; spirited; courageous; sexually attractive.

Square honest; direct; just; equitable; even; tied.

Stable enduring; permanent; self-restoring; durable.
Stacked voluptuous and having a large bosom (especially of a woman’s body).
Stainless spotless; immaculate; pure.
Stalwart firm; resolute; stout; brave; bold; strong.
Staminal of or pertaining to stamina.
Standard widely recognized as a model or excellence; commonly used; familiar; usual.
Standing remaining upright or erect; unchanging or permanent; fixed.
Stand-up honorable; honest; upright.
Star famous; outstanding.
Starry resembling a star; glittering; shining; sparkling; stellar.
State public.
Stately impressive or dignified as in size; worthy of respect; majestic; lofty; grand.
Statuesque like a statue as in dignity, grace, beauty or proportion.
Staunch firm; steadfast; true; loyal; reliable; outstanding.
Steadfast steady; firm; constant; resolute; unswerving; loyal.
Steady firm; fixed; sure; unfaltering; unwavering; reliable; sober.
Steamy warm or hot and humid; erotic; sexy.
Stellar outstanding; heavenly; exceptional; wonderful; principal; starry; astral.
Sterling valuable or excellent (especially of person or their work; genuine; pure.
Sthenic active; vigorous; strong.
Stick-to-itive persevering; resolute.
Stimulant stimulating.
Stimulating exciting or quickening activity or the senses; making lively, fresh or cheerful.
Stimulative having a renewing effect on the state of the mind or body; capable of stimulating.
Stipendiary receiving or compensated by stipend; for which money or something is paid.
Stirred emotionally aroused or excited.
Stirring rousing; active; lively; invigorating; inspiring.
Stocky sturdy and solidly built; compact and heavy; headstrong.
Stoical capable to endure hardship or pain without complaint; fortitudinous.
Storied much talked, written or celebrated about.
Stout characterized by bravery, boldness or determination; resolute and firm; sturdy; powerful.
Stouthearted courageous; brave.
Straight-out straightforward; complete; frank; honest.
Straightforward direct; open and plain; free from pretense; honest; frank.
Strapping robust; muscular and healthy; of a young person full of vigor; lusty.
Strategic of or pertaining to strategy.
Street-smart having practical knowledge.
Streetwise having the knowledge, experience and resourcefulness needed for survival.
Strenuous zealous; ardent; urgent; earnest; bold; valiant; intrepid.
Striking sensational or exciting in appearance or in effect; impressive; very noticeable.
Strong of good condition and quality; solid; sure; powerful; effective; intense; eager; ardent.
Studious characterized by diligent study and reading; showing great attention or care.
Stunning exceptionally attractive or beautiful; impressive; amazing; surprising.
Stupendous astonishingly large or great; enormous; amazing; wonderful.
Sturdy resolute; firm; strong; stout.
Stylish having taste or elegance in manners or dress; modish.

Suasive persuasive.
Suave charming; courteous; elegant; pleasant; delightful; gracious.
Sublime majestic; noble; awe-inspiring and impressive; supreme.
Substant firm; substantial.
Substantial real or true; strong; solid; sustaining; ample; possessing property or wealth; essential; most important; vast.
Substantive considerable; substantial; actual; real; firm; enduring; independent.
Subtle characterized by skill and cleverness; capable of making fine or precise distinctions.
Successful having obtained something favorable, desired or intended.
Succinct clearly and briefly expressed (especially of something spoken or written); concise.
Succulent full of sap or juice; lush; highly enjoyable; delectable.
Sufficient enough; ample; competent; content.
Sugary characterized by qualities of sugar; sweet.
Suitable appropriate or right for a particular purpose, situation or person.
Sultry exciting, arousing or gratifying (especially sexually).
Summary brief, concise or presented in a condensed form; summed up.
Summery of or pertaining to summer.
Sumptuous lavish; magnificent; luxurious; rich and extremely good in quality.
Sun-kissed having an attractive appearance and tan by exposure to sun; made beautifully tanned or pleasantly warm by the sun.
Sunny cheerful; genial; warm; bright; shining; radiant.
Super excellent; first-rate; very great, large or extreme.
Superabundant exceedingly or extremely abundant or sufficient.
Superb very or unusually high in quality; excellent; majestic; grand; rich; elegant; showy.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious extraordinarily wonderful or good (a nonsense word popularized by the movie Mary Poppins).
Super-duper very excellent; marvelous; truly great.
Supereminent superior to above all others; surpassingly eminent; outstanding; very lofty.
Superethical above ethics or more than ethical.
Superexcellent uncommonly excellent or superior in degree.
Superfluous beyond what is sufficient or required; excessive.
Superior higher in quality, value, excellence, rank, station or authority; extraordinary.
Superlative of the highest quality, degree, rank or order; excessive; exaggerated; superb.
Supernal heavenly; celestial; exalted; exquisite.
Supersonic very fast; faster than speed of sound.
Supple pliant; adaptable; compliant.
Supportive providing assistance or support.
Supreme greatest in importance, degree, significance, character, power, rank and the like; ultimate.
Sure certain; confident; firm; reliable; safe; secure.
Sure-fire certain to be successful or perform as expected.
Sure-footed proceeding surely or steadily; capable and confident.
Sure-handed confident, skilled or proficient in performance (especially with hands); dexterous.
Surpassing exceeding; exceptional; superior.
Sustained held up to a certain level, degree or pitch; continuous.

Svelte attractively and gracefully thin or slender; moving with ease.

Swank fashionably stylish, luxurious, expensive and elegant.
Swashbuckling adventurous.
Sweet pleasing to the senses; gratifying; kind; gracious; fragrant; cute; lovable.
Swell excellent; wonderful; elegant; stylish.
Swift very fast; instant; rapid; quick.
Swish fashionable; elegant; posh; smooth; effeminate.

Sybaritic characterized by pleasure and luxury.
Sylvan of or pertaining to the trees, forest or woodlands; residing in a tree, wood or forest n. one that resides, lives in or frequents the woods or forest.
Symmetrical having similarity in characteristics; harmonious.
Sympathetic inclined favorably; having similar tastes and disposition; expressing compassion or friendly feeling.
Symphonious harmonious; accordant; agreeing in sound.
Synergistic of or pertaining to synergism; co-operative; interacting.
Systematic methodical; orderly; regular.

Positive Words Starting With S:

Positive Adjectives That Start With S:

Positive Verbs That Start With S:

Positive Nouns That Start With S:

List of Positive Words that Start with S

Adjectives

• Safe
• Scrupulous
• Seemly
• Sensible
• Simple
• Sincere
• Smart
• Sociable
• Special
• Steady
• Stimulating
• Straightforward
• Suave
• Successful
• Sumptuous
• Super
• Supreme
• Sure

Verbs

• Safe
• Sensible
• Simple
• Sincere
• Smart
• Special
• Steady
• Sumptuous
• Super
• Supreme
• Sure

Nouns

• Sachet
• Savior
• Serendipity
• Shelter
• Slice
• Smile
• Society
• Solution
• Sparkle
• Splendor
• Support

Positive Adjectives that Start with S

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. Making them positive is a good way to make things sound positive!

Safe – Out of harm’s way, where nothing can hurt you.

• Everyone rejoiced at the news of his safe return.

Sensible – Smart or logical. Can refer to a person’s choices or to their options.

• I think that’s a very sensible idea.

Simple – Not complicated.

• The basic idea is simple.

Sincere – Genuine.

• Her protests seemed sincere enough.

Smart – Being able to process thoughts or find solutions either quickly or in unique ways.

• You look very smart in that suit.

Special – Different than normal. Generally better than average, maybe one of a kind.

• This type of wood needs special treatment.

Steady – Even, unwavering, not bumpy.

• He is a steady young man.

Sumptuous – Fancy, expensive looking. Often used to refer to food.

• The interior is decorated in sumptuous reds and golds.

Super – Very good, wonderful, awesome.

• She got a super new dress.

Supreme – The best.

• It is an event in which she reigns supreme.

Sure – Certain. Also used for unwavering, as in someone’s aim.

• I’m not sure of the chronology of events.

Positive Verbs that Start with S

Verbs are action words. If a verb is positive, then your sentence is doing positive things!

Sail – Literally, to move through water propelled by wind. Figuratively, to move quickly through something without any roadblocks.

• His ambition is to sail round the world.

Satisfy – To meet someone’s needs, wants, or requirements.

• It is impossible to satisfy all your demands.

Save – To rescue. Also, to keep.

• They beached the ship to save it.

Score – To earn a point in a competition.

• My test score was low.

Select – To choose. As a noun, generally means an item you’d want to choose or that has already been chosen.

• She was very selective in the people she invites.

Share – To split things between yourself and others.

• I share a bedroom with my sister.

Socialize – To be around other people.

• She’s got lots of friends, she likes to socialize.

Succeed – To reach your goals.

• The project seemed unlikely to succeed.

Suffice – To be enough.

• Some bread and soup will suffice me.

Supply – To give things, generally in an ongoing or large-scale manner.

• They supply us with the latest equipment.

Surprise – To present someone with something unexpected and generally pleasant or fun.

• He gave a low long whistle of surprise.

Positive Nouns that Start with S

Nouns are people, places, or things. A positive noun means your sentence subject can be positive!

Sachet – A little bag of nice-smelling things.

• There was a sachet of shampoo in the bathroom.

Savior – Someone who saves people.

• They regarded him as the savior of their country.

Serendipity – A happy chance or beneficial act of fate.

• Our lives had been turned over to serendipity.

Shelter – A safe place to stay.

• They took refuge in a bomb shelter.

Slice – A small piece. While not always positive on its own, usually used for positive things: a slice of cake, a slice of heaven.

• She hungrily ate a slice of bread.

Smile – An upward movement of lips that indicates happiness.

• She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.

Society – A group of people, usually with agreed-upon guidelines.

• The basic unit of society is the family.

Solution – An answer to a question or problem.

• He doped out a solution to the problem.

Sparkle – A pinpoint or intermittent shine of light. This can be many small bits of light contributing to a bright overall effect.

• The stars sparkle in the dark sky.

Splendor – Something that appears magnificent and grand, often breathtaking. Often used for geographical description.

• They dined in a special suite in glorious splendor.

Support – Help and assistance. Can specifically be help and assistance staying upright or off the ground.

• We assured him of our loyal support.

Positive Words That Start with S to Describe a Person

Descriptive essays are usually harder than normal essays but reading all these words starting with S to describe a person positively will surely make things easier for you.

1.  Saint

• Definition: a very virtuous, kind, or patient person
• Synonyms: kind, patient
• Example: She’s a saint to go on living with that man.

2.  Spiritual

• Definition: relating to religion or religious belief
• Synonyms: sacred, holy, divine
• Example: You all must listen to the tribe’s spiritual leader.

3. Sexy

• Definition: generally attractive or interesting
• Synonyms: slinky, seductive
• Example: Everything about Jehn was sexy, from her tight clothing to her sensual walk.

4. Smart

• Definition: having or showing a quick-witted intelligence
• Synonyms: bright, intelligent
• Example: He was smart enough to get out of the situation easily.

5. Sensible

• Definition: (of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit
• Synonyms: practical, realistic
• Example: She was sensible enough to stop driving when she got too tired.

6. Savior

• Definition: a person who saves something or someone
• Synonyms: rescuer, champion
• Example: Politicians of the era usually portray themselves as the nation’s savior.

7. Socially-active

• Definition: a person who spends a lot of time with other people
• Synonyms: extrovert, outgoing
• Example: I am socially-active with the government activities.

8. Sweet

• Definition: pleasing in general, delightful
• Synonyms: agreeable, nice
• Example: It was the sweet life partner he had always craved.

9. Supportive

• Definition: providing encouragement or emotional help
• Synonyms: caring, sympathetic
• Example: The staff are extremely supportive of each other.

10. Soul

• Definition: the spirit and essence of a person
• Synonyms: epitome, model
• Example: Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

Positive Words That Start with S to Encourage Yourself

Encouragement is that one thing we all need to achieve our goals, so here is a list of good words that start with S to give motivation.

1. Self-confidence

• Definition: a feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities and judgement
• Synonyms: self-assurance, morale
• Example: Self-confidence is all you need to bring out your skills and abilities.

2. Synergy

• Definition: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects
• Synonyms: teamwork, union
• Example: The synergy between artist and record company will produce something massive.

3. Support

• Definition: give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act
• Synonyms: help, assist
• Example: He urged that military support be sent to protect humanitarian convoys.

4. Sufficient

• Definition: enough to meet the needs of a situation
• Synonyms: enough, ample
• Example: Howie would first go back to earlier in the day and document precise activities of the director; we hoped they’d be sufficient for him to believe our abilities.

5. Steady

• Definition: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
• Synonyms: secure, balance, stable
• Example: The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady.

6. Succeed

• Definition: achieve the desired aim or result
• Synonyms: triumph, thrive
• Example: Keep trying and you will eventually succeed.

7. Source

• Definition: a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained
• Synonyms: spring, origin
• Example: Mackerel is a good source of fish oil.

8. Start

• Definition: the point in time or space at which something has its origin; the beginning
• Synonyms: onset, emergence
• Example: He takes over as chief executive at the start of next year.

9. Solution

• Definition: a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation
• Synonyms: quick fix, explanation
• Example: There is always a solution for all problems if you think positively.

10. Surprise

• Definition: astonish, and amaze mean to impress forcibly by being unexpected
• Synonyms: astonish, amaze
• Example: He likes to surprise people on special occasions.

Positive Words That Start with S to Compliment Others

Life is too small so make everyone feel beautiful by complimenting them. Here are some nice words that start with S to help you out.

1. Soulful

• Definition: expressing or appearing to express deep feeling
• Synonyms: deep, heartfelt
• Example: She gave him a soulful glance.

2. Smarty

• Definition: a know-it-all or a smart aleck
• Synonyms: intelligent, smart
• Example: She’s a real smarty and does her job very well.

3. Special

• Definition: better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual
• Synonyms: exceptional, particular
• Example: A special person always makes an effort on Christmas.

4. Self-respect

• Definition: pride and confidence in oneself; a feeling that one is behaving with honor and dignity
• Synonyms: pride, self-regard
• Example: I want to work again to keep up my self-respect.

5. Successful

• Definition: accomplishing an aim or purpose
• Synonyms: lucky, fortunate
• Example: Tom Cruise is a successful actor.

6. Smiling

• Definition: having or characterized by a smile
• Synonyms: grinning, beaming
• Example: It’s nice to see everyone’s smiling faces.

7. Sympathetic

• Definition: feeling, showing or expressing sympathy
• Synonyms: friendly, pleasant
• Example: Audrey develops as a sympathetic character.

8. Spectacular

• Definition: beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
• Synonyms: striking, breathtaking
• Example: French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists.

9. Striking

• Definition: attracting attention by reason of being prominent.
• Synonyms: evident, noticeable
• Example: She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister.

10. Salient

• Definition: most noticeable or important
• Synonyms: main, principal
• Example: He read the salient facts quickly.

Positive Words That Start with S to Help Through Difficulties

Difficult times can get very depressing for some people so take a look at these encouraging words that start with S to uplift your mind and soul.

1. Sun

• Definition: the star around which the earth orbits
• Synonyms: light, warmth
• Example: The sun shone from a cloudless sky.

2. Shine

• Definition: (of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light
• Synonyms: beam, gleam
• Example: She was a quiet girl who had taken a shine to the Deans.

3. Sustained

• Definition: continuing for an extended period or without interruption
• Synonyms: comforted, helped
• Example: Several years of sustained economic growth.

4. Self-belief

• Definition: a person’s belief in their ability to complete tasks or to achieve goals.
• Synonyms: courage, self-esteem
• Example: Your self-belief is growing and you are ready to take on an exciting challenge.

5. Self-love

• Definition: having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness
• Synonyms: self-care, self-importance
• Example: Self-love is not selfish; you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself.

6. Stamina

• Definition: the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
• Synonyms: endurance, energy
• Example: Their secret is stamina rather than speed.

• Soothe
• Definition: gently calm (a person or their feelings)
• Synonyms: calm, settle
• Example: To soothe the skin try chamomile or thyme.

8. Survive

• Definition: to remain alive or in existence
• Synonyms: live, pull through
• Example: Assuming you survive, what he does to you.

9. Succinct

• Definition: (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed
• Synonyms: condensed, compact
• Example: Use short, succinct sentences.

10. Stead-fast

• Definition: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
• Synonyms: loyal, faithful
• Example: They stood stead-fast on their faith.

Positive Words That Start with S to Uplift Our Mind

The biggest support a person can get is through these motivational words that start with S. An uplifting mind will always promote a positive life.

1. Self-esteem

• Definition: confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect
• Synonyms: dignity, pride
• Example: Assertiveness training for those with low self-esteem.

2. Secure

• Definition: fix or attach (something firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost
• Synonyms: affix, link
• Example: Pins secured the handle to the main body.

3. Salubrious

• Definition: health-giving; healthy
• Synonyms: beneficial, healthy
• Example: There were many salubrious eating establishments.

4. Salvage

• Definition: the rescue of a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo from loss at sea
• Synonyms: saving, raising
• Example: A salvage operation was under way.

5. Sanguine

• Definition: optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
• Synonyms: optimistic, hopeful
• Example: He is sanguine about prospects for global economy.

6. Savor

• Definition: to give flavor
• Synonyms: flavor, tang
• Example: They savor every last morsel of food.

7. Scenic

• Definition: providing or relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery
• Synonyms: pretty, pleasing
• Example: The scenic route to Brussels is worth-seeing.

8. Serene

• Definition: calm and peaceful
• Synonyms: tranquil, bright
• Example: Her eyes were closed and she looked very serene.

9. Shimmer

• Definition: shine with a soft tremulous light
• Synonyms: twinkle, sparkle
• Example: The sea shimmers in the sunlight.

10. Soften

• Definition: make or become less hard
• Synonyms: ease, soothe
• Example: Plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin.

List of Positive Words That Start with S to Keep Us Stay Positive

Positivity can make anyone achieve anything in life, so here are some positive words that start with S.

1. Silky

• Definition: of or resembling silk, especially in being soft, fine and lustrous
• Synonyms: soft, sleek
• Example: The fur felt silky and soft.

2. Sprightly

• Definition: lively, full of energy
• Synonyms: energetic, active
• Example: She was quite sprightly for her age.

3. Self-assurance

• Definition: It is the attitude and perception about your own abilities
• Synonyms: self-confidence, self-trust
• Example: Someone who has self-assurance shows confidence in the things that they say or do.

4. Sprinkle

• Definition: rain very lightly
• Synonyms: powder, dredge
• Example: The rain grew from a mere sprinkle to a respectable drizzle.

5. Sonorous

• Definition: (of a person’s voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full
• Synonyms: rich, full
• Example: He read aloud with a sonorous and musical voice.

6. Sociable

• Definition: willing to talk and engage in activities with other people
• Synonyms: friendly, affable
• Example: Being a sociable person, Eva loved entertaining.

7. Sleek

• Definition: (of hair, fur, or skin) smooth and glossy
• Synonyms: smooth, glossy
• Example: He was tall, with sleek, dark hair.

8. Sincere

• Definition: free from pretense or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings
• Synonyms: profound, deep
• Example: They offer their sincere thanks to Paul.

9. Sublime

• Definition: of much excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
• Synonyms: exalted, noble
• Example: Mozart’s sublime piano concerts.

10. Snuggle

• Definition: snuggle or move into a warm, comfortable position
• Synonyms: nestle, cuddle
• Example: To snuggle down in your sleeping bag Is the most comfortable feeling ever.

Commonly Used Positive Words That Start with S

Improve your everyday talking style with this perfect list of positive words that start with S. Memorize them by heart.

1. Simplify

• Definition: make something simpler or easier to do or understand
• Synonyms: clarify, easily
• Example: An overhaul of court procedure to simplify litigation.

2. Shield

• Definition: a person or thing providing protection
• Synonyms: guard, defense
• Example: A protective coating of grease provides a shield against abrasive dirt.

3. Serendipity

• Definition: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
• Synonyms: chance, accident
• Examples: Natasha had a fortunate stroke of serendipity which caused her to win the lottery.

4. Serenity

• Definition: the state of being calm, peaceful
• Synonyms: calm, tranquility
• Examples: The beach deemed to be an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city.

5. Sculpture

• Definition: the art of making three dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone of wood or by casting metal or plaster
• Synonyms: chisel, carve, sculpt
• Examples: The roman emperor ordered the making of a new sculpture to display in his room.

6. Sanctify

• Definition: to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use
• Synonyms: forgiveness, atonement
• Examples: The priest sanctified the church with a special ceremony.

7. Sunbathe

• Definition: sit or lie in the sun, especially to tan the skin
• Synonyms: bask, bake
• Examples: Tana did not do much apart from swim, sunbathe and sleep.

8. Soporifically

• Definition: having the power to produce the sensation of taste
• Synonyms: tasty, enjoyable
• Examples: Despite being bedridden with her sickness and no ability to taste good food, she soporifically tasted a yummy taste from the food despite the circumstances.

9. Salutiferous

• Definition: healthy or health-giving
• Synonyms: healthful, medicinal
• Examples: The thirsty wayfarer eagerly took a drink of the spring’s salutiferous water.

10. Sunglasses

• Definition: glasses tinted to protect the eyes from sunlight or glare
• Synonyms: tint, protect, eyes
• Examples: When the sun got too unbearable for her eyes, she ended up putting on her sunglasses.

Positive Words That Start with S for Attractive Resumes

Getting a job has become a tough thing for all of us. Make your resumes better with all these positive words that start with S.

1. Scintillating

• Definition: sparkling or shining brightly
• Synonyms: shining, bright
• Examples: The sunrays were reflecting on the disco ball causing it to have a scintillating effect.

2. Save

• Definition: keep safe or rescue someone or something from harm or danger
• Synonyms: rescue, protect
• Examples: The lifeguard was told to save the boy from drowning.

3. Scoop

• Definition: a utensil resembling a spoon, with a long handle and a deep bowl, used for removing powdered, granulated, or semisolid substances such as ice-cream from a container
• Synonyms: spoon, ladle, dipper
• Examples: The powder is packed in tubs in which a measuring scoop is provided.

4. Sensational

• Definition: very good indeed; very impressive or attractive
• Synonyms: gorgeous, stunning
• Examples: She looked sensational after she got her makeup done for prom.

5. Sharing

• Definition: having a portion of something with another or others
• Synonyms: split, divide, portion
• Examples: Ever since we were young, we were told that sharing is caring hence it was imbedded in our personality to share our food with others.

6. Solace

• Definition: to give comfort to in grief or misfortune
• Synonyms: comfort, soothe, console
• Examples: Many people get their greatest solace from gardening.

7. Spark

• Definition: a trace of a specified quality or intense feeling
• Synonyms: flicker, speck
• Examples: There was a spark seen between the boy and the girl and their mothers smiled with happiness.

8. Superb

• Definition: impressively splendid
• Synonyms: magnificent, excellent, impressive
• Examples: The girl was told that her work in class was superb and she got a promotion as the class monitor.

9. Sapid

• Definition: having a strong, pleasant taste
• Synonyms: flavorful, tasteful, tasty
• Examples: The almonds have a sapid, harmonic taste and its aftertaste of bitter almonds gives sensations of rare elegance.

10. Sapient

• Definition: wise, or attempting to appear wise
• Synonyms: wisdom, intellectual, of old-age
• Examples: I wonder why the sapient writer of that article did not inquire whether a license was required for tea.