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Happening, moving, or accomplished with great speed; rapid.
“They made a speedy recovery after catching the mild flu.”
Holding complete attention as if by magic; intensely captivating, enchanting, or mesmerizing.
“The soloist delivered a spellbinding performance that left the audience in breathless silence.”
Having one's attention completely held as if by magic; fascinated or enthralled.
“The audience sat spellbound as the violinist played the final, haunting notes of the concerto.”
A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.
“He inherited a massive fortune but proved to be a notorious spendthrift, losing it all within a few years.”
Drained of energy or effectiveness; completely exhausted or fatigued.
“After running the marathon, he felt completely spent and could barely stand.”
Having the form of a sphere or ball; shaped like a globe.
“The planet Earth is not a perfect sphere, but it is roughly spherical in shape.”
A thin, sharp-pointed piece or projection of metal, wood, or other material.
“The fence was topped with iron spikes to deter intruders.”
Present participle of spill; causing or allowing liquid to flow over the edge of its container, typically unintentionally.
“She was walking too fast and ended up spilling coffee on her white shirt.”
A variant spelling of spinet, an obsolete small keyboard instrument of the harpsichord family, having a single keyboard and strings placed diagonally.
“The museum curator carefully restored the 18th-century spinnet to working order.”
A curve which emanates from a central point, getting progressively farther away as it revolves around the point.
“The shell of the snail formed a perfect, delicate spiral.”
(Past tense and past participle of 'spiral') Moved or caused to move in a continuous curve that winds around a central point or axis, either outwards or inwards.
“The hawk spiraled higher and higher into the thermals, disappearing from view.”
Showing or caused by malice; eager to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
“She made a spiteful remark about his new haircut.”
In a magnificent, impressive, or excellent manner.
“The ballroom was splendidly decorated with gold leaf and crystal chandeliers.”
A judgment or verdict in a contest, competition, or debate where the panel of judges is not unanimous, with a majority favoring one side and a minority favoring the other.
“The champion retained his title after winning a controversial split decision.”
Having the character or behavior of a person, especially a child, who has been treated with excessive indulgence and lacks discipline.
“The spoiled child threw a tantrum when he didn't get the toy he wanted.”