
sybarite | sybarite: n. epicure, epicurean, hedonist, voluptuary, sensualist, aesthete, gastronome, gourmet, bon vivant, bon viveur, pleasure-seeker, playboy, jet-setter: These sybarites spend all their time and their parents'' money in the fleshpots of the world.
symbol | symbol: n. representation, figure, metaphor, allegory, insigne (singular; plural is insignia), token, sign, emblem, badge, image, logotype, mark, trade mark, colophon, brand, code, abbreviation, phonogram, initialism, cryptogram, acronym, monogram, password, shibboleth, watchword, code word; arms, bearing, armorial bearing, crest, escutcheon, coat of arms, banner, flag, pennant, standard, Colloq logo: This jewel is a mere symbol of my devotion and love for you.
symbolic | symbolic: adj. Often, symbolic of. symbolical (of), tokening, betokening, emblematic (of), figurative, allegoric(al), typical (of), representative (of), symptomatic (of), characteristic (of), metaphoric(al), allusive (of), denotative (of), connotative (of), mnemonic (of): From ancient times the laurel, or bay, has been regarded as symbolic of praiseworthiness.
symbolize | symbolize: v. represent, stand for, denote, connote, suggest, express, imply, signify, mean, typify, exemplify, betoken, illustrate, embody, epitomize: Green symbolizes envy and jealousy, red anger, blue sadness, white purity, and so on.
symmetrical | symmetrical: adj. symmetric, (well-)balanced, proportionate, proportional, well-proportioned, orderly, (well-)ordered, in proportion, even, regular, congruous, congruent, uniform, harmonious; equal, mirror-image, mirror-like: The temple was exactly symmetrical, with a wing on each side. The two wings are symmetrical.
symmetry | symmetry: n. balance, proportion, evenness, order, orderliness, regularity, uniformity, congruity, congruousness, correspondence, agreement, harmony, consistency, equality: With the crudest of tools, the pyramid builders achieved incredible symmetry.
sympathetic | sympathetic: adj. 1 Often, sympathetic to or toward(s). compassionate (to or toward(s)), commiserating (with), commiserative (with), understanding (of), supportive (of), caring (to or toward(s)), concerned (about or with), solicitous (of or to or (toward(s)), warm-hearted (to or toward(s)), kind-hearted (to or toward(s)), responsive (to or toward(s)), well-meaning, well-intentioned, good-natured (to or toward(s)), considerate (of or to or toward(s)), empathetic or empathic (with or to or toward(s)); sympathizing, kindly, comforting, consoling: The social workers are sympathetic to the people''s problems. One should be more sympathetic. Julie takes a sympathetic outlook. 2 Often, sympathetic to or toward(s). agreeable, pleasant, friendly, well-disposed, favourably disposed, encouraging, like-minded, responsive, congenial, en rapport, simpatico: You will find a sympathetic ear at the council. The people are not sympathetic to a tax increase.
sympathize | sympathize: v. 1 Often, sympathize with. suffer or grieve or mourn (with), feel (sorry) (for), have pity (for), empathize (with), condole (with), commiserate (with): I sympathized with you over the loss of your grandfather. Now that mine is gone, it is your turn to sympathize. 2 Often, sympathize with. harmonize (with), get along (with), relate (to), identify (with), go along (with), see eye to eye (with), agree (with), side (with), understand, be en rapport (with), be in sympathy (with), be simpatico (with), have (a) rapport (with), Colloq be or vibrate on the same frequency or wavelength (with), Slang dig: I can sympathize with anyone who despises terrorism.
sympathizer | sympathizer: n. condoner, approver, conspirator, co-conspirator, collaborator, accomplice, accessory, supporter, fellow-traveller, ally: At one time, they tried to incarcerate all suspected of being Fascist sympathizers.
sympathy | sympathy: n. 1 compassion, commiseration, pity, concern, tenderness, empathy, understanding, solicitousness, warmth, tender-heartedness, warm-heartedness, Archaic ruth: We feel great sympathy for any child who loses a pet. 2 agreement, harmony, compatibility, rapport, concord, accord, fellow-feeling, congeniality, affinity, closeness, unity, communion, fellowship, camaraderie: It is amazing that there can be so much sympathy between two such different people.
symptom | symptom: n. manifestation, evidence, syndrome, mark, token, indication, cue, clue, (warning) sign, characteristic, trait, feature, earmark, marker: Esmeralda is extremely jealous - I recognize the symptoms.
symptomatic | symptomatic: adj. Often, symptomatic of. indicative (of), representative (of), suggestive (of), characteristic (of), emblematic (of), symbolic (of), peculiar (to), specific (to), idiosyncratic (of); indicating, suggesting: A high fever is symptomatic of many illnesses.
syndicate | syndicate: n. 1 trust, monopoly, bloc, cartel, syndication: They were part of a syndicate that controlled the worldwide sale of nickel. 2 (crime) family, Cosa Nostra, mafia: Guido used to be an enforcer for the syndicate. --v. 3 affiliate, ally, associate, amalgamate, consolidate, league, confederate, synthesize: Mrs Cartwright was successful in syndicating the milk producers in the entire county. 4 serialize, distribute: His business is syndicating old movies to television stations.
synonymous | synonymous: adj. Often, synonymous with or to. equal (to), equivalent (to), tantamount (to), identified (with), corresponding (to or with); transposable (with), exchangeable (with), identical (to or with), interchangeable (with), the same (as): A word is almost never truly synonymous with another in all respects. Even terms like ''salt'' and ''sodium chloride'' are not synonymous.
synopsis | synopsis: n. summary, condensation, abridgement, epitomization, outline, abstract, digest, pr�cis, epitome, compendium, conspectus, aper�u, r�sum�: He was assigned to write a ten-page synopsis of a 600-page book.
synthesis | synthesis: n. blend, compound, merge, union, amalgamation, coalescence, integration, unifying, unification, composite, composition, mixture, combination; compounding, combining, blending, merging, union, amalgamation, coalescence, integrating, mixing, fusing, fusion, unifying, unification: This mixture is a synthesis of many different ingredients. How do they effect the synthesis of coal, water, and air to make nylon?
synthetic | synthetic: adj. artificial, man-made, manufactured, ersatz; fake, false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, spurious, mock, imitation, pseudo, plastic, Colloq phoney or US also phony: Because of the animal rights activists, many women today wear synthetic fur.
system | system: n. 1 organized whole, organization, set, group, combination; structure, arrangement, pattern, set-up: Some believe that the universe is a vast ordered system, others that it is chaos in which only man sees order. It took years to establish the banking system in this country. 2 scheme, method, approach, modus operandi, way, procedure, methodology, technique, plan, process, practice, routine: There is a proper system for doing the job and you should keep to it.
systematic | systematic: adj. organized, systematized, planned, methodical, businesslike, orderly, well-organized, well-ordered, regular, routine, standardized, standard: There are several systematic ways for cataloguing books.
