English to English Dictionary

Stillness

The state or quality of being still; absence of movement or sound.

Stilted

Of a manner of speaking or writing, stiff and self-conscious rather than natural and relaxed.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

Stimulate

To encourage or provoke a response or activity.

Stimulation

The act of encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm.

Stimulus

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue, or encourages activity in general.

Sting

To wound or pierce with a sharp-pointed structure, such as a venomous organ of an insect.

Stink

To have a strong, unpleasant smell.

Stinking

Having a strong, unpleasant smell.

Stinking-Gum

A type of tree, particularly in Australia, known for producing a foul-smelling resin.

Stinky

Having a strong, unpleasant smell.

Stipend

A fixed regular sum paid as a salary, allowance, or scholarship.