650 Cool & Positive Words That Start With S To Describe Someone

Are you more of a shy or social person? Do you prefer sunrise or sunset? And what about food, do you like sweet or salty? Interestingly, there’s a whole world of words to describe all the aspects of life, and many of them start with the letter S.

Some positive S words that come to mind include success, strength, super, sincere, soulful, saintly, sympathetic, satisfying, and serenity. But these are just the tip of the iceberg—did you know there are over 650 positive words that start with S?

Words To Describe A Person

When describing someone you care about—whether it’s a friend, partner, family member, or anyone special—adjectives like smart, supportive, strong, spiritual, spirited, shining, or even silly are fantastic choices. These words can beautifully capture their appearance, character, or unique personality traits.

• Supportive: Someone who is always there for you, offering encouragement and assistance whenever needed.
• Strong-willed: A determined and resolute person with a strong sense of purpose can be described as strong-willed.
• Smart: An individual who possesses intelligence and knowledge.
• Sensational: If someone is exceptional or outstanding in some way, you can describe them as sensational.
• Strong: Having the courage to be yourself. You can be strong physically, mentally, or emotionally.
• Sociable: A sociable person is outgoing and enjoys interacting with others.
• Spiritual: A spiritual person is someone who values their connection to a higher power or purpose. They often have a sense of inner peace and fulfillment that comes from living in alignment with their beliefs. There is a fine line between spirituality and illusion, and the word is often used in the wrong context.
• Sincere: Someone honest and genuine, making them trustworthy and reliable.
• Sympathetic: Someone who has the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. They know how it feels to walk in your shoes. This is one of my favorite words you can use when feeling bad for someone.
• Selfless: When someone is selfless, they put others before themselves, showing kindness and generosity without expecting anyone to do something for them in return.
• Successful: Success can mean different things to different people, but someone who has achieved their goals and aspirations can be described as successful.
• Spontaneous: A person who is adventurous and open-minded or enjoys taking risks and trying new things can be described as spontaneous.
• Spirited: A spirited person is enthusiastic and energetic, often bringing positivity and excitement to any situation.
• Sophisticated: A sophisticated person has a sense of refinement and class.
• Sensible: Practical and level-headed, making wise decisions based on reason and logic.
• Stalwart: A person who is loyal, steadfast, and unwavering in their support or allegiance.
• Shining: Radiant, brilliant, and exuding a positive aura or energy.
• Silvery: Graceful, elegant, and possessing a charm or allure.
• Sweet-natured: Kind-hearted, gentle, and displaying a naturally pleasant disposition.
  Spunky – Energetic, lively, and showing a spirited and determined attitude.

Beautiful & Unusual Words

Here are my favorite aesthetic words starting with S that you probably never heard of before:

• Sanguine: Someone who is optimistic, positive, and hopeful. It can also describe a confident and self-assured person.
• Saudade: A desire to be with someone you’ve lost.
• Sirimiri: A calming light rain or drizzle.
• Selcouth: Someone or something strange or unfamiliar, yet interesting or beautiful in appearance.
• Sillage: A trace of someone’s scent or perfume in the air.
• Serendipity: Finding or learning something beautiful by accident.
• Saoirse: Saoirse is an Irish female name that means freedom.
• Sonder: Sonder is a deep realization that we all are living our own individual lives.
• Serein: A light rain that’s falling from a clear sky after the sunset.
• Solasta: A beautiful Scottish word used to describe something shiny or bright.
• Shinrabansho: A beautiful Japanese word used to describe everything that exists in the Universe.
• Susurration: A whispering sound, for example, a susurrous sound of the river.
• Smooth brain: Someone who is not very knowledgeable or doesn’t have that much knowledge about a given subject. Instead of having “wrinkles” (knowledge,) their brain is “smooth” (meaning primitive.)
• Sempiternal: Eternal and unchanging. Something everlasting.

Spiritual Words

Here’s a list of spiritual words starting with S and what they mean:

• Spirituality: The pursuit of a meaningful connection with a higher power or divine presence, often involving personal growth and inner transformation.
• Soul: The immortal essence of an individual, believed to be the core of one’s identity and consciousness.
• Serenity: A state of inner peace, calmness, and tranquility, often associated with spiritual practices.
• Sacred: Regarded as holy or dedicated to a higher power, often considered inviolable or worthy of reverence.
• Surrender: Letting go of ego and personal control to trust in a higher power or divine guidance.
• Sanctuary: A sacred or safe space, often used for prayer, meditation, or reflection.
• Synchronicity: Meaningful coincidences that appear to be guided by a higher power or spiritual force.
• Selflessness: The act of putting others’ needs before one’s own, often associated with spiritual altruism.
• Silence: A state of inner stillness and quietude, often used for contemplation and connection with the divine.
• Seraphim: A type of celestial being or angelic being associated with divine love and light.
• Seeker: A person on a spiritual journey, actively searching for meaning and truth.
• Service: Engaging in acts of compassion, kindness, and selflessness to serve others and the greater good.
• Satsang: A gathering of individuals seeking spiritual truth, often involving meditation, chanting, and spiritual discourse.
• Siddhi: Spiritual or supernatural powers attained through advanced spiritual practice or enlightenment.
• Shakti: The feminine divine energy or power often associated with creation and transformation.
• Shaman: A spiritual healer and guide who connects with the spirit world to bring healing and wisdom.
• Solitude: The state of being alone, often used for self-reflection, meditation, and spiritual growth.
• Swami: A spiritual teacher or master, often associated with Hindu traditions.
• Samsara: The concept of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that is deeply rooted in Eastern spiritual traditions.
• Samadhi: A state of profound meditation, enlightenment, or union with the divine, often sought after in spiritual practices like yoga and Buddhism.

Cool Words

To me, “cool” means something that’s special but not necessarily unusual. Here are some really cool S words I like:

• Sonorous: Having a deep, rich, and resonant sound, or simply something that is pleasant to the ears.
• Stellar: Outstanding, exceptional, or relating to stars; suggesting excellence or brilliance.
• Synchronicity: The phenomenon where events occur at the same time and seem to have a meaningful connection, yet there is no discernible causal link between them. For instance, angel numbers (repeating numbers on clocks) could be considered synchronicity.
• Svelte: A very unusual yet cool s word that describes someone slender, elegant, and graceful in appearance, typically with a trim and attractive figure.
• Snazzy: Stylish, fashionable, and attention-grabbing in a flashy and exciting way.
• Swanky: Luxurious, elegant, and upscale; characterized by stylishness and sophistication.

• Spiffy: Neat, stylish, and smart in appearance, for example, well-dressed or well-groomed.
• Savvy: Knowledgeable, shrewd, and perceptive; possessing practical intelligence and understanding.
• Supersonic: Moving or capable of moving faster than the speed of sound, typically associated with sleek and advanced technology, but you can also describe someone with fast thinking as “supersonic.”

Sweet And Love Words

If you’re looking for ways to tell your person how you feel or describe how much you care, these are some of my go-tos:

• Sweetheart: Someone who seee the bright side of things and is nice to everyone around them. You can even call your dog or cat something like “sweetheart” too when you’re talking to them, as a cute little nickname. 
• Soulmate: Someone who you feel completely comfortable around, without any need to put up any kind of front or facade.
• Serenade: A musical performance, often romantic in nature, dedicated to someone as an expression of love.
• Sentimental: Having or showing tender emotions, especially related to love and affection.
• Swoon: To be overwhelmed or overcome with strong feelings of love or admiration.
• Smitten: Very deeply and passionately in love with someone.
• Stargaze: To gaze at the stars with a loved one, often associated with romantic moments.
• Sweet talk: Affectionate, flattering, or charming words used to express love or win someone’s heart.
• Supportive: Providing emotional, physical, or moral support to a loved one during challenging times.
• Snuggle: To cozy up closely with a loved one, seeking warmth, comfort, and intimacy.
• Secret admirer: Someone who admires another person from afar, often keeping their affections hidden.
• Sincere: Genuine, honest, and heartfelt in expressing love and affection towards someone.

Words That Start With “Self”

ositive words that start with “self”—like self-love, self-care, or self-confidence—can really help you appreciate and value yourself more. Let’s be honest, we all have moments where we’re way too hard on ourselves. But if we swap out that critical inner voice for something kinder and more supportive, it can totally change the way we see ourselves!

• Self-assured: Having confidence in oneself and one’s abilities.
• Self-aware: Conscious of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
• Self-confident: Having confidence in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment.
• Self-controlled: Having control over one’s emotions, behavior, and desires.
• Self-disciplined: Having the ability to motivate oneself and follow through on tasks without external influence.
• Self-driven: Motivated by internal desires rather than by external influences.
• Self-reliant: Confident in your abilities and not dependent on others.
• Self-resilient: Able to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
• Self-sufficient: Able to provide for one’s own needs without external support.
• Self-accepting: Willing to accept aspects of oneself as they are, without judgment.
• Self-actualized: Having developed one’s full potential and abilities.
• Self-assuring: Providing oneself with confidence or reassurance.
• Self-believing: Having confidence and faith in oneself.
• Self-empowering: Gaining confidence, hope, and strength from within oneself.
• Self-motivating: Providing oneself with motivation, inspiration, and encouragement.

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