Shade, shadow, umbrage, umbra, penumbra, adumbration can mean the comparative darkness caused by something which intercepts rays of light.
Category: Synonyms
Shabby vs Dilapidated vs Dingy vs Faded vs Seedy vs Threadbare
Shabby, dilapidated, dingy, faded, seedy, threadbare refer to the appearance of persons and of things and mean showing signs of wear and tear.
Severe vs Stern vs Austere vs Ascetic
Severe, stern, austere, ascetic can all mean given to or characterized by strict discipline and firm restraint.
Set vs Circle vs Coterie vs Clique
Set, circle, coterie, clique can all denote a more or less carefully selected or exclusive group of persons having a common interest.
Set vs Settle vs Fix vs Establish
Set, settle, fix, establish mean to cause someone or something to be put securely in position.
Servitude vs Slavery vs Bondage
Servitude, slavery, bondage agree in meaning the state of subjection to a master.
Serious vs Grave vs Solemn vs Somber vs Sedate vs Staid vs Sober vs Earnest
Serious, grave, solemn, somber, sedate, staid, sober, earnest may be applied to persons, their looks, or their acts with the meaning not light or frivolous but actually or seemingly weighed down by deep thought, heavy cares, or purposive or important work.
Separate vs Part vs Divide vs Sever vs Sunder vs Divorce
Separate, part, divide, sever, sunder, divorce can all mean to become or cause to become disunited or disjoined.
Sentimental vs Romantic vs Mawkish vs Maudlin vs Soppy vs Mushy vs Slushy
Sentimental, romantic, mawkish, maudlin, soppy, mushy, slushy are comparable when they mean unduly or affectedly emotional.
Sentient vs Sensitive vs Impressible vs Impressionable vs Responsive vs Susceptible
Sentient, sensitive, impressible, impressionable, responsive, susceptible can all mean readily affected by stimuli, usually external stimuli.
Sentence vs Condemn vs Damn vs Doom vs Proscribe
Sentence, condemn, damn, doom, proscribe can all mean to decree the fate or punishment of a person or sometimes a thing that has been adjudged guilty, unworthy, or unfit.
Sensuous vs Sensual vs Luxurious vs Voluptuous vs Sybaritic vs Epicurean
Sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous, sybaritic, epicurean are comparable when they mean having to do with the gratification of the senses or providing pleasure by gratifying the senses.