English to English Dictionary

Snide remark

A derogatory, deprecating, or malicious comment expressed indirectly or with insinuating scorn.

Soaring

Flying or rising high in the air.

Sober-minded

Having a calm, sensible, and rational disposition; free from exaggeration or extreme emotion.

Sociability

The tendency to associate with others and enjoy human companionship; friendliness and affability.

Social democracy

A political, social, and economic philosophy that supports political democracy and a regulated capitalist economy with a strong welfare state.

Socialism

A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Sociocultural Studies

The academic field that examines the relationship between social and cultural phenomena.

Sociolinguistics

The descriptive study of the effect of any and all aspects of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way language is used, and the effects of language society on the other hand.

Sodden

Saturated with liquid, especially water; soaked through.

Soffritto

A culinary preparation consisting of finely chopped aromatic vegetables gently sautéed in oil or butter as a flavor base for sauces, soups, and stews.

Soft-soap

To persuade or influence someone by flattery, smooth talk, or cajolery.

Sole Cause

The only reason or factor responsible for a particular outcome or event.