English to English Dictionary

Sadden

To make someone feel sad, sorrowful, or unhappy.

Sadist

A person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.

Safety-net

A system, program, or safeguard that prevents people from falling into severe poverty, destitution, or failure during difficult times.

Salary loan

A short-term loan extended to an individual, typically repaid automatically from their upcoming payroll or salary deductions.

Salutation

A gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of someone's arrival or departure.

Sanctuary

A place of safety or refuge.

Sanitary

Hygienic and free of disease-causing germs and bacteria.

Satellite dish

A bowl-shaped antenna designed to transmit or receive information to and from a communication satellite.

Satire

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Saturated

Holding as much water or moisture as can be absorbed; thoroughly soaked.

Savannah

A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

Savior

A person who saves, rescues, or delivers someone from harm, danger, or destruction.