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Describing Words — Lesson 38

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smoggy

ˈsmɑːɡi

Full of or covered with smog — the factory made the air very smoggy.

The city was smoggy and hard to breathe in.

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snobbish

ˈsnɑːbɪʃ

Someone who believes they are better than other people, especially because of — he's too snobbish to talk to ordinary people.

He's too snobbish to talk to ordinary people.

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sorry

ˈsɔːr.i

Used to say that you wish you had not done what you have done, especially when — I've said I'm sorry.

Oh, I'm sorry - I didn't see you there.

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spacious

ˈspeɪʃəs

Having a lot of space — the apartment is very spacious.

The apartment is very spacious.

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splendid

ˈsplendɪd

Extremely impressive, beautiful, or grand — what a splendid idea!

The palace was absolutely splendid.

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spontaneous

spɑnˈteɪniəs

Happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without being planned or — spontaneous combustion is rare but possible.

Her spontaneous laughter made everyone feel at ease.

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sporty

ˈspɔːrti

Describes a person who likes sports and physical activities, or something (like — that car has a sporty design.

She's very sporty and plays three different sports.

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spotless

ˈspɑːtləs

Completely clean and without any marks, stains, or dirt — the hotel room was spotless when we arrived.

The kitchen was spotless after she finished cleaning.

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spotty

ˈspɑːti

Covered with small marks or spots — the dog has a spotty coat.

The dog has a spotty coat.

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steadfast

ˈstedfæst

Remaining firm and unwavering in commitment, loyalty, or beliefs — his steadfast loyalty never wavered.

She remained steadfast in her determination to finish the project.

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sticky

ˈstɪki

Covered with or containing a substance that sticks to things — the tape is no longer sticky.

My fingers are sticky from the honey.

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stormy

ˈstɔːrmi

Stormy describes weather or conditions with strong winds, rain, thunder, and dark clouds — it was a stormy night.

The stormy weather kept us indoors.

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