Words Starting With SO
Welcome to the splendid world of "SO" words! This page is your gateway to discovering a selection of intriguing and lively words that kick off with those two thrilling letters. Get ready to explore, expand your vocabulary, and perhaps even stumble upon some delightful surprises along the way. Let's dive in!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| so | 2 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted |
3 letter words
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| son | 3 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| sol | 3 | a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid | - |
| soy | 6 | thin sauce made of fermented soy beans | - |
| sow | 6 | place seeds in or on (the ground) | sow the ground with sunflower seeds |
| sod | 4 | an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen | - |
| sox | 10 | - | - |
| sob | 5 | convulsive gasp made while weeping | - |
| som | 5 | the basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan | - |
| sos | 3 | an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code | - |
| sou | 3 | a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money | he hasn't a sou to his name |
| sop | 5 | piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid | - |
| soc | 5 | - | - |
| soh | 6 | the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization | - |
| sot | 3 | a chronic drinker | - |
| sog | 4 | - | - |
| sov | 6 | - | - |
| soz | 12 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| some | 6 | (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct | some forty people came |
| soon | 4 | in the near future | the doctor will soon be here |
| sort | 4 | an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting |
| song | 5 | the act of singing | with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates |
| soul | 4 | the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | - |
| sold | 5 | disposed of to a purchaser | this merchandise is sold |
| soft | 7 | not brilliant or glaring | the moon cast soft shadows |
| soup | 6 | an unfortunate situation | we're in the soup now |
| soap | 6 | street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate | - |
| soda | 5 | a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper | - |
| soil | 4 | material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | good agricultural soil |
| solo | 4 | without anybody else or anything else | he flew solo |
| sofa | 7 | an upholstered seat for more than one person | - |
| sore | 4 | roused to anger | sore over a remark |
| sole | 4 | not divided or shared with others | sole rights of publication |
| sour | 4 | inaccurate in pitch | a false (or sour) note |
| sock | 10 | hit hard | - |
| sook | 8 | - | - |
| soak | 8 | make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) | - |
| soar | 4 | rise rapidly | the dollar soared against the yen |
| soho | 7 | a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts | - |
| sone | 4 | a unit of perceived loudness equal to the loudness of a 1000-hertz tone at 40 dB above threshold | - |
| soma | 6 | alternative names for the body of a human being | - |
| sown | 7 | sprinkled with seed | - |
| soot | 4 | a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink | - |
| soya | 7 | erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia | - |
| sora | 4 | - | - |
| soph | 9 | a second-year undergraduate | - |
| sola | 4 | - | - |
| souk | 8 | an open-air market in an Arabian city | - |
| sool | 4 | - | - |
| sori | 4 | - | - |
| soja | 11 | erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia | - |
| sorn | 4 | - | - |
| soba | 6 | - | - |
| sobs | 6 | - | - |
| soca | 6 | - | - |
| socs | 6 | - | - |
| sods | 5 | - | - |
| sogs | 5 | - | - |
| sohs | 7 | - | - |
| soju | 11 | - | - |
| soke | 8 | - | - |
| soli | 4 | - | - |
| sols | 4 | - | - |
| soms | 6 | - | - |
| somy | 9 | - | - |
| sons | 4 | - | - |
| soom | 6 | - | - |
| soop | 6 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| south | 8 | the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees | - |
| solve | 8 | find the solution | solve an equation |
| solid | 6 | the state in which a substance has no tendency to flow under moderate stress; resists forces (such as compression) that tend to deform it; and retains a definite size and shape | - |
| solar | 5 | relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun | solar eclipse |
| sonny | 8 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| sober | 7 | become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | Keep him in bed until he sobers up |
| sonar | 5 | a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return | sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging |
| sonic | 7 | (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level | a sonic boom |
| sodom | 8 | any location known for vice and corruption | - |
| soggy | 10 | slow and apathetic | - |
| soapy | 10 | unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech | soapy compliments |
| sowed | 9 | - | - |
| solon | 5 | a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs | - |
| softy | 11 | a person who is weak and excessively sentimental | - |
| sooty | 8 | of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal | - |
| sophy | 13 | - | - |
| soppy | 12 | wet through and through; thoroughly wet | soppy clothes |
| solus | 5 | - | - |
| souse | 5 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| sower | 8 | someone who sows | - |
| sorel | 5 | - | - |
| soled | 6 | having a sole or soles especially as specified; used in combination | half-soled |
| soupy | 10 | effusively or insincerely emotional | - |
| sooth | 8 | truth or reality | in sooth |
| soave | 8 | dry white Italian wine from Verona | - |
| soyuz | 17 | - | - |
| solan | 5 | very large white gannet with black wing tips | - |
| soman | 7 | a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled | - |
| soaks | 9 | - | - |
| soaps | 7 | - | - |
| soare | 5 | - | - |
| soars | 5 | - | - |
| sobas | 7 | - | - |
| socas | 7 | - | - |
| soces | 7 | - | - |
| socko | 11 | - | - |
| socks | 11 | - | - |
| socle | 7 | a plain plinth that supports a wall | - |
| sodas | 6 | - | - |
| soddy | 10 | a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses | - |
| sodic | 8 | - | - |
| sofar | 8 | - | - |
| sofas | 8 | - | - |
| softa | 8 | - | - |
| softs | 8 | - | - |
| soger | 6 | - | - |
| sohur | 8 | - | - |
| soils | 5 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| social | 8 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| sooner | 6 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | Come a little sooner, if you can |
| source | 8 | a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to | he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation |
| soccer | 10 | a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal | - |
| solved | 10 | explained or answered | mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved |
| softly | 12 | with low volume | speak softly but carry a big stick |
| sorrow | 9 | something that causes great unhappiness | - |
| soviet | 9 | an elected governmental council in a communist country (especially one that is a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) | - |
| sought | 10 | being searched for | the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum |
| sorted | 7 | arranged into groups | - |
| soaked | 11 | very drunk | - |
| sodium | 9 | a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt) | - |
| solely | 9 | without any others being included or involved | did it solely for money |
| solemn | 8 | characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions | a film with a solemn social message |
| solace | 8 | give moral or emotional strength to | - |
| soften | 9 | lessen in force or effect | soften a shock |
| soothe | 9 | give moral or emotional strength to | - |
| socket | 12 | a bony hollow into which a structure fits | - |
| soiled | 7 | soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime | - |
| sordid | 8 | unethical or dishonest | a sordid political campaign |
| sonata | 6 | a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms | - |
| somber | 10 | lacking brightness or color; dull | children in somber brown clothes |
| sodomy | 12 | intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman | - |
| sorely | 9 | in or as if in pain | sorely wounded |
| solano | 6 | - | - |
| sombre | 10 | lacking brightness or color; dull | - |
| softie | 9 | a person who is weak and excessively sentimental | - |
| sonnet | 6 | a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme | - |
| sowing | 10 | - | - |
| soiree | 6 | a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) | - |
| sorbet | 8 | an ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency; usually made from fruit juice | - |
| soares | 6 | - | - |
| solver | 9 | a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution | - |
| sortie | 6 | a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position | - |
| sorter | 6 | a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office) | - |
| solder | 7 | an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces | - |
| sorrel | 6 | large sour-tasting arrowhead-shaped leaves used in salads and sauces | - |
| soured | 7 | having turned bad | - |
| sodden | 8 | wet through and through; thoroughly wet | the speaker's sodden collar |
| sontag | 7 | United States writer (born in 1933) | - |
| soaker | 10 | a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually | - |
| soused | 7 | very drunk | - |
| sobers | 8 | - | - |
| sonics | 8 | - | - |
| sobber | 10 | - | - |
| solute | 6 | the dissolved matter in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state | - |
| soaken | 10 | - | - |
| soaped | 9 | - | - |
| soaper | 8 | - | - |
| soapie | 8 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| someone | 9 | a human being | - |
| society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
| somehow | 15 | in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means | they managed somehow |
| soldier | 8 | an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army | the soldiers stood at attention |
| someday | 13 | - | - |
| sobbing | 12 | convulsive gasp made while weeping | - |
| solving | 11 | finding a solution to a problem | - |
| soaking | 12 | washing something by allowing it to soak | - |
| soviets | 10 | the government of the Soviet Union | - |
| soprano | 9 | the pitch range of the highest female voice | - |
| sorting | 8 | an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting |
| soaring | 8 | the activity of flying a glider | - |
| sorcery | 12 | the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world | - |
| soundly | 11 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | he was soundly defeated |
| sodding | 10 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | what a sodding mess |
| soulful | 10 | full of or expressing deep emotion | soulful eyes |
| soloist | 7 | a musician who performs a solo | - |
| solvent | 10 | a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances | the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution |
| solicit | 9 | make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently | Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce |
| soybean | 12 | erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia | - |
| souffle | 13 | light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit | - |
| solidly | 11 | as an undiversified whole | the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt |
| souther | 10 | a wind from the south | - |
| someway | 15 | in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means | he tried to make is someway acceptable |
| soapbox | 18 | a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it | - |
| soiling | 8 | the act of soiling something | - |
| soluble | 9 | (of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water) | - |
| soonest | 7 | with the least delay | the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M. |
| sojourn | 14 | a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest) | - |
| sorrier | 7 | - | - |
| somatic | 11 | affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit | a somatic symptom or somatic illness |
| sockeye | 16 | fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers | - |
| sopping | 12 | extremely wet | - |
| soymilk | 16 | a milk substitute containing soybean flour and water; used in some infant formulas and in making tofu | - |
| soberly | 12 | in a grave and sober manner | he walked soberly toward the altar |
| soubise | 9 | veloute sauce with sauteed chopped onions and whipping cream | - |
| sorghum | 13 | made from juice of sweet sorghum | - |
| sounder | 8 | a device for making soundings | - |
| soupcon | 11 | a slight but appreciable amount | - |
| solaria | 7 | - | - |
| soutane | 7 | a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests | - |
| sozzled | 26 | very drunk | - |
| soakage | 12 | the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) | - |
| soakers | 11 | - | - |
| soapers | 9 | - | - |
| soapier | 9 | - | - |
| soapies | 9 | - | - |
| soapily | 12 | - | - |
| soaping | 10 | - | - |
| soarers | 7 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| sometime | 12 | belonging to some prior time | - |
| southern | 11 | from the south; used especially of wind | southern breezes |
| software | 14 | (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory | the market for software is expected to expand |
| somewhat | 16 | to certain extent or degree | - |
| souvenir | 11 | something of sentimental value | - |
| solitary | 11 | one who lives in solitude | - |
| sounding | 10 | appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms | fine-sounding phrases |
| solitude | 9 | a state of social isolation | - |
| socially | 13 | by or with respect to society | socially accepted norms |
| sorcerer | 10 | one who practices magic or sorcery | - |
| sorority | 11 | a social club for female undergraduates | - |
| softball | 13 | a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer | - |
| soothing | 12 | freeing from fear and anxiety | - |
| solemnly | 13 | in a grave and sedate manner | the judge sat there solemnly |
| solstice | 10 | either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator | - |
| sociable | 12 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| sobriety | 13 | moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs | - |
| soulless | 8 | lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling | - |
| softened | 12 | being or made softer or less loud or clear | - |
| softness | 11 | the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines | - |
| somerset | 10 | an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return | - |
| solarium | 10 | a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun | - |
| songbird | 12 | any bird having a musical call | - |
| sopranos | 10 | - | - |
| sobering | 11 | tending to make sober or more serious | the news had a sobering effect |
| softener | 11 | a substance added to another to make it less hard | - |
| sonogram | 11 | an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs | - |
| sourpuss | 10 | someone with a habitually sullen or gloomy expression | - |
| sombrero | 12 | a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico | - |
| soundman | 11 | a technician in charge of amplifying sound or producing sound effects (as for a TV or radio broadcast) | - |
| societal | 10 | relating to human society and its members | societal evolution |
| solidify | 15 | become solid | - |
| sodomite | 11 | someone who engages in anal copulation (especially a male who engages in anal copulation with another male) | - |
| sorriest | 8 | - | - |
| southpaw | 16 | a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right | their pitcher was a southpaw |
| sodomize | 20 | practice anal sex upon | - |
| solenoid | 9 | a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil | - |
| solvable | 13 | capable of being solved | such problems are perfectly solvable |
| songbook | 15 | a book containing a collection of songs | - |
| sonorous | 8 | full and loud and deep | a herald chosen for his sonorous voice |
| souvlaki | 15 | made of lamb | - |
| solidity | 12 | the quality of being solid and reliable financially or factually or morally | the solidity of the evidence worked in his favor |
| solvency | 16 | the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due | - |
| sonority | 11 | having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant | - |
| southing | 12 | - | - |
| sorehead | 12 | someone who is peevish or disgruntled | - |
| soughing | 13 | characterized by soft sounds | a soughing wind in the pines |
| sodality | 12 | people engaged in a particular occupation | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| somewhere | 17 | in or at or to some place | she must be somewhere |
| someplace | 15 | in or at or to some place | - |
| socialist | 11 | advocating or following the socialist principles | socialistic government |
| southeast | 12 | the southeastern region of the United States | - |
| sovereign | 13 | a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right | - |
| southwest | 15 | the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado | - |
| socialism | 13 | an economic system based on state ownership of capital | - |
| sophomore | 16 | used of the second year in United States high school or college | the sophomore class |
| solicitor | 11 | a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes | - |
| sorceress | 11 | a woman sorcerer | - |
| socialize | 20 | take part in social activities; interact with others | He never socializes with his colleagues |
| sociology | 15 | the study and classification of human societies | - |
| sorrowful | 15 | experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss | sorrowful widows |
| sociopath | 16 | someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') | - |
| socialite | 11 | a socially prominent person | - |
| solitaire | 9 | a card game played by one person | - |
| southland | 13 | any region lying in or toward the south | - |
| socialise | 11 | take part in social activities; interact with others | - |
| softening | 13 | having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin | - |
| soldering | 11 | fastening firmly together | - |
| sourdough | 14 | a leaven of dough in which fermentation is active; used by pioneers for making bread | - |
| sommelier | 13 | a waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant | - |
| southerly | 15 | from the south; used especially of wind | a hot southerly wind |
| solemnity | 14 | a trait of dignified seriousness | - |
| soliloquy | 21 | speech you make to yourself | - |
| sodbuster | 12 | a person who operates a farm | - |
| soporific | 16 | inducing mental lethargy | - |
| southward | 16 | toward the south | - |
| soldierly | 13 | (of persons) befitting a warrior | - |
| solipsism | 13 | (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist | - |
| sophistry | 17 | a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone | - |
| soundness | 10 | the muscle tone of healthy tissue | - |
| sombreros | 13 | - | - |
| sortilege | 10 | - | - |
| solferino | 12 | a pink dye that was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino | - |
| soulfully | 15 | in a soulful manner | he looked at her soulfully |
| solemnise | 11 | observe or perform with dignity or gravity | - |
| sorrowing | 13 | sorrowful through loss or deprivation | - |
| sojourner | 16 | a temporary resident | - |
| solfeggio | 14 | a voice exercise; singing scales or runs to the same syllable | - |
| sorcerous | 11 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | - |
| sostenuto | 9 | - | - |
| soundless | 10 | marked by absence of sound | soundless footsteps on the grass |
| soakaways | 19 | - | - |
| soakingly | 17 | - | - |
| soapbarks | 17 | - | - |
| soapberry | 16 | a tree of the genus Sapindus whose fruit is rich in saponin | - |
| soapboxed | 21 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| solidarity | 14 | a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group | - |
| songwriter | 14 | a composer of words or music for popular songs | - |
| soundtrack | 17 | sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film | - |
| somersault | 12 | an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return | - |
| southbound | 16 | moving toward the south | a southbound train |
| soundproof | 16 | impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound | a soundproof room |
| somebodies | 15 | - | - |
| soothsayer | 16 | someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge) | - |
| soldiering | 12 | the evasion of work or duty | - |
| solidified | 15 | changed into a solid mass | - |
| socialized | 22 | under group or government control | socialized ownership |
| somewheres | 18 | - | - |
| sophomoric | 19 | - | - |
| solicitous | 12 | full of anxiety and concern | solicitous parents |
| southerner | 13 | an American who lives in the South | - |
| southwards | 17 | toward the south | - |
| songstress | 11 | a woman songster (especially of popular songs) | - |
| socialised | 13 | under group or government control | - |
| solicitude | 13 | a feeling of excessive concern | - |
| solubility | 15 | the property (of a problem or difficulty) that makes it possible to solve | - |
| soapboxing | 22 | - | - |
| soapdishes | 16 | - | - |
| soapfishes | 18 | - | - |
| soapflakes | 19 | - | - |
| soapstones | 12 | - | - |
| soberingly | 16 | - | - |
| soberising | 13 | - | - |
| soberizing | 22 | - | - |
| sobersided | 14 | completely lacking in humor or lightness of touch | choreography that was sobersided and sententious |
| sobersides | 13 | a serious and sedate individual | - |
| sobrieties | 12 | - | - |
| sobriquets | 21 | - | - |
| socdolager | 14 | - | - |
| socdoliger | 14 | - | - |
| socdologer | 14 | - | - |
| socialiser | 12 | a person who takes part in social activities | - |
| socialises | 12 | - | - |
| socialisms | 14 | - | - |
| socialists | 12 | - | - |
| socialites | 12 | - | - |
| socializer | 21 | a person who takes part in social activities | - |
| socializes | 21 | - | - |
| socialness | 12 | - | - |
| sociations | 12 | - | - |
| societally | 15 | - | - |
| sociograms | 15 | - | - |
| sociolects | 14 | - | - |
| sociologic | 15 | - | - |
| sociometry | 17 | the quantitative study of social relationships | - |
| sociopaths | 17 | - | - |
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Step into the whimsical world of words that start with "SO" and discover how this simple combination breathes life into our everyday language. From soothing sounds to sophisticated structures, these words carry a certain charm that captivates our tongues and minds. Whether you're a wordsmith or a casual chatterbox, prepare to be amazed by examples that not only sound delightful but also add depth and color to our conversations.
About words starting with SO
The letters "S" and "O" are like the dynamic duo of the English alphabet, rolling off the tongue with a sense of fluidity and grace. Together, they often herald sounds that range from the soft and gentle to the bold and assertive, shaping the meaning and mood of each word they introduce. Just think about it: "soft" conjures images of delicate textures, while "solid" evokes a sense of strength and security. This versatility makes "SO" a powerhouse prefix in our lexicon.
In terms of frequency, words starting with "SO" are a staple in English, weaving through various parts of speech with ease. From verbs like "solve" and "soar" to adjectives like "somber" and "soggy," these words enrich our language, adding layers of nuance and specificity. Their ability to modify meaning with just a few added letters makes them indispensable for crafting precise and engaging communication. So let’s dive deeper into some of these fascinating words!
Popular word examples
Words starting with "SO" are everywhere, bringing flavor and flair to our language. Here are ten popular ones that you may encounter frequently:
Soft
- Definition: Smooth and pleasant to touch; not hard or firm.
- Example in a Sentence: The kitten's fur was incredibly soft.
- Fun Fact: The word "soft" originates from the Old English "sōfte," meaning agreeable or gentle.
Solid
- Definition: Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
- Example in a Sentence: The table is made of solid oak.
- Fun Fact: "Solid" comes from the Latin word "solidus," which was also a Roman coin.
Sober
- Definition: Not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful.
- Example in a Sentence: He gave a sober assessment of the situation.
- Fun Fact: The word "sober" is derived from the Latin "sobrius," meaning moderate.
Sorrow
- Definition: A feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.
- Example in a Sentence: She was filled with sorrow after hearing the news.
- Fun Fact: In literature, "sorrow" is often used to evoke empathy and emotion from the reader.
Sound
- Definition: Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard.
- Example in a Sentence: The sound of waves is calming.
- Fun Fact: "Sound" can also mean sensible, as in a "sound decision."
Soar
- Definition: Fly or rise high in the air.
- Example in a Sentence: The eagle soared above the mountains.
- Fun Fact: "Soar" is often used metaphorically to describe success or progress.
Solve
- Definition: Find an answer to a problem or mystery.
- Example in a Sentence: She worked all night to solve the puzzle.
- Fun Fact: "Solve" is often used in mathematical contexts, especially regarding equations.
Somber
- Definition: Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.
- Example in a Sentence: The somber atmosphere of the room made everyone feel uneasy.
- Fun Fact: "Somber" comes from the French word "sombre," meaning shaded.
Social
- Definition: Relating to society or its organization.
- Example in a Sentence: Humans are inherently social creatures.
- Fun Fact: The term "social media" has redefined how "social" is perceived in the modern age.
Soggy
- Definition: Wet and soft, usually in an unpleasant way.
- Example in a Sentence: The bread was soggy after being left in the rain.
- Fun Fact: "Soggy" is believed to have originated from the Scandinavian word "sogga," which means to soak.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with "SO" can be a goldmine of points. Here are some high-scoring options:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 12 | A hollow part or piece for receiving another. |
| Sojourn | 14 | A temporary stay. |
| Sovereign | 14 | A supreme ruler, especially a monarch. |
| Solvent | 10 | Capable of dissolving other substances. |
| Somatic | 11 | Relating to the body, especially distinct from the mind. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players, rejoice! Here are some popular five-letter words starting with "SO" that might just help you crack the code:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sober | Not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful. |
| Socks | A garment for the foot and lower part of the leg. |
| Solar | Relating to or determined by the sun. |
| Sonic | Relating to sound waves. |
| Solid | Firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid. |
Unusual and rare word examples
In the realm of the rare and unusual, words starting with "SO" offer some intriguing options:
Sobriquet
- Definition: A person's nickname.
- Interesting Fact: "Sobriquet" is borrowed from French, where it originally meant "chuck under the chin."
- Example in a Sentence: The artist was known by the sobriquet "The Master."
Solstice
- Definition: Either of the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.
- Interesting Fact: The term "solstice" is derived from the Latin "solstitium," meaning "sun standing still."
- Example in a Sentence: The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year.
Somnambulist
- Definition: A person who walks about in their sleep.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Latin "somnus" for sleep and "ambulare" for walk.
- Example in a Sentence: The somnambulist was found wandering the halls at midnight.
Sorghum
- Definition: A genus of flowering plants in the grass family, some of which are cultivated as grain.
- Interesting Fact: Sorghum is one of the top five cereal crops in the world.
- Example in a Sentence: Sorghum is often used to make syrup or animal feed.
Sortilege
- Definition: The practice of foretelling the future from a card or other item drawn at random.
- Interesting Fact: "Sortilege" shares roots with "sorcery," both stemming from the Latin "sortilegium."
- Example in a Sentence: The fortune teller used sortilege to predict the client’s future.
Final words
Words beginning with "SO" are more than just a combination of letters; they're an exciting exploration of meaning, sound, and culture. Whether common or rare, each word brings a unique twist to our language, offering endless opportunities for expression and discovery. Embrace the intrigue and enjoy the playful journey through the world of "SO"!
