Healthy Words "S"

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Sacred - regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular religion, group, or

                individual.

Sacrosanct - regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered.

Sage - having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom.

Sagacity - the quality of being sagacious.

Sagacious - having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

Sanctify - free from sin; purify.

Savvy - know or understand.

Scintillating - brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful.

Secure - feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.

Security - the state of being free from danger or threat.

Seek - attempt to find (something).

Select - carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.

Selective - relating to or involving the selection of the most suitable or best qualified.

Self - a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others.

Self-actualization - the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, esp.

                                   considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

self-admiration - the admiration of oneself; pride.

self-affirmation - the recognition and assertion of the existence and value of one's

                                  individual self.

self-analysis - the analysis of oneself, in particular one's motives and character.

self-approval - approval or appreciation of oneself.

Self-assessment - assessment or evaluation of oneself or one's actions and attitudes, in

                                 particular, of one's performance at a job or learning task considered in

                                 relation to an objective standard.

self-assurance - confidence in one's own abilities or character.

self-aware - conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires

self-concept - an idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself

                           and the responses of others.

self-confidence - a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, power, and judgment.

self-control - the ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or

                          the expression of them in one's behavior, esp. in difficult situations.

self-determination - the process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.

Self – development - the process by which a person's character or abilities are gradually

                                      developed.

Self-efficacy - people's beliefs about their capabilities to produce designated levels

                       of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their lives.

Self – directed -  Showing initiative and the ability to organize oneself.

Self-discipline - the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the

                              ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to

                              abandon it.

self-esteem - confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.

self-expression - the expression of one's feelings, thoughts, or ideas, esp. in writing, art,

                               music, or dance.

self-fulfilling - bound to be proved correct or to come true as a result of behavior caused by its being expressed

self – help - the use of one's own efforts and resources to achieve things without relying

                      on others.

self-improvement - the improvement of one's knowledge, status, or character by one's

                                    own efforts.

self-interest - one's personal interest.

self-made - having become successful or rich by one's own efforts

self-management - management of or by oneself; the taking of responsibility for one's

                                    own behavior and well-being.

self-motivated - motivated to do or achieve something because of one's own enthusiasm

                              or interest, without needing pressure from others

self-realization - fulfillment of one's own potential.

self-reflection - meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions, and

                             motives.

self-regard - regard or consideration for oneself; self-respect.

self-reliant - reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others.

self-renewal – the process of renewing oneself or itself.

self-respect - pride and confidence in oneself; a feeling that one is behaving with honor

                         and dignity.

self-restraint - restraint imposed by oneself on one's own actions; self-control.

self-righteous - having or characterized by a certainty, esp. an unfounded one, that one is

                             totally correct or morally superior.

self-starter – a person who is sufficiently motivated or ambitious to start a new career or

                        business or to pursue further education without the help of others.

self-sufficient - emotionally and intellectually independent.

self-supporting - staying up or upright without being supported by something else

self-taught - having acquired knowledge or skill on one's own initiative rather than

                       through formal instruction or training.

self-understanding - awareness of and ability to understand one's own actions and

                                      reactions.

Sense - a reasonable or comprehensible rationale.

Sensitive - having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings

Sensational - very good indeed; very impressive or attractive.
Share - a part or portion of a larger amount that is divided among a number ofpeople, or to which a number of people contribute.

Shimmer - shine with a soft tremulous light.

Shine -  be brilliant or excellent at something.

Shining - give out a bright light.

Silence - cause to become silent; prohibit or prevent from speaking.

Silent - not making or accompanied by any sound.

Skill - the ability to do something well; expertise

Skilled - having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain

                 activity or task well.

Skillful - having or showing skill.  

Smart - having or showing a quick-witted intelligence.

Smooth - free (a course of action) from difficulties or problems

Solid - dependable; reliable.

Soothe - relieve or ease.

Sound - based on reason, sense, or judgment.

Speak - say something in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling.

Speech - the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate

                 Sounds.

Spirit - the nonphysical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character; the

              Soul.

Spirited - full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

Special - better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

specialist - a person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a

                      person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.

Spectacular - beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

Splendid - magnificent; very impressive.

Spotless - absolutely clean or pure; immaculate.

Standout - a person or thing of exceptional ability or high quality.

Stainless - free from wrongdoing or disgrace.

State - the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Stately - having a dignified, unhurried, and grand manner; majestic in manner and

                 Appearance.

Statuesque - attractively tall and dignified.

Statement - a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

Strong - exerting great force.

Strength - the quality or state of being strong, in particular physical power and energy.

Strengthen - make or become stronger.

Striking - attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent.

Stimulate - raise levels of physiological or nervous activity in (the body or any biological

                      system)

stunning - extremely impressive or attractive.

Stupendous - extremely impressive.

Stupefy - extremely impressive or attractive.

Stylish - having or displaying a good sense of style.

Store - a retail establishment selling items to the public.

Story - an account of past events in someone's life or in the evolution of something.

suitable – right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

suited - right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Sun - the star around which the earth orbits.

Sunlight - light from the sun.

Sunlit - illuminated by direct light from the sun.

Sunny- bright with sunlight.

Sublime - of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Substance - the quality of being important, valid, or significant

Subtle  - so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

Sum - a particular amount of money.

Summary - a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Super - very good or pleasant; excellent.  

Superior - greater in size or power.

Superlative - of the highest quality or degree.

Supernatural - attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of

                             nature.

Superb - impressively splendid.

Support - give assistance to, esp. financially; enable to function or act.

Sustain - strengthen or support physically or mentally.

Supreme - strongest, most important, or most powerful.  

Symmetry - correct or pleasing proportion of the parts of a thing.

Sympathize - agree with a sentiment or opinion.

Sympathy – understanding between people; common feeling.