8-letter words containing n, o, i, s, l
- shillong — a state in NE India. 8660 sq. mi. (22,429 sq. km). Capital: Shillong.
- shoaling — any large number of persons or things.
- sidelong — directed to one side: a sidelong glance.
- silicone — any of a number of polymers containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms, as (–Si–O–Si–O–) n, whose properties are determined by the organic groups attached to the silicon atoms, and that are fluid, resinous, rubbery, extremely stable in high temperatures, and water-repellent: used as adhesives, lubricants, and hydraulic oils and in electrical insulation, cosmetics, etc.
- siloxane — any of the class of compounds containing the structural unit R 2 SiO, where R is an organic group or hydrogen.
- simoleon — a dollar.
- sinkhole — a hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.
- sinology — the study of the language, literature, history, customs, etc., of China.
- skillion — a lean-to serving as a room or a shed.
- slavonia — a historic region in N Croatia.
- slavonic — Slavonian.
- slimdown — instance of an organization cutting staff
- slipknot — a knot that slips easily along the cord or line around which it is made.
- sloe gin — a cordial or liqueur made from gin flavored with sloes.
- slogging — to hit hard, as in boxing or cricket; slug.
- slopping — to spill or splash (liquid).
- sloshing — to splash or move through water, mud, or slush.
- slotting — a narrow, elongated depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially a narrow opening for receiving or admitting something, as a coin or a letter.
- slovenia — a republic in SE Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Capital: Ljubljana.
- smilodon — any of several saber-toothed cats of the extinct genus Smilodon, that ranged from California through most of South America during the Pleistocene Epoch and had upper canine teeth more than 6 inches (15 cm) long.
- snobbily — in a snobby manner
- snobling — a little snob
- snoopily — in a prying or snooping manner
- snootily — snobbish.
- snottily — Vulgar. of or relating to snot.
- snowline — limit of permanent snow
- snowslip — a body of snow that slips down a mountain; an avalanche
- softling — a weakling or something which has a soft nature
- solanine — a poisonous alkaloid found in various solanaceous plants, including potatoes which have gone green through exposure to light
- solation — to change from a gel to a sol.
- solenoid — Electricity. an electric conductor wound as a helix with small pitch, or as two or more coaxial helices, so that current through the conductor establishes a magnetic field within the conductor.
- solimena — Francesco [frahn-ches-kaw] /frɑnˈtʃɛs kɔ/ (Show IPA), 1657–1747, Italian painter.
- solingen — a city in W Germany, in the Ruhr region.
- solution — the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
- somalian — an independent republic on the E coast of Africa, formed from the former British Somaliland and the former Italian Somaliland. 246,198 sq. mi. (637,653 sq. km). Capital: Mogadishu.
- spooling — any cylindrical piece or device on which something is wound.
- spoonily — in a spoony manner
- stallion — an uncastrated adult male horse, especially one used for breeding.
- stellion — an olive-green Mediterranean lizard with black star-shaped spots, belonging to the family Stellionidae
- stillion — a stand for holding casks in a brewery or for drying pottery
- stolypin — Petr Arkadievich. 1863–1911, Russian conservative statesman: prime minister (1906–11). He instituted agrarian reforms but was ruthless in suppressing rebellion: assassinated
- stooling — a single seat on legs or a pedestal and without arms or a back.
- stowlins — stealthily
- sulfonic — sulfo.
- synovial — a lubricating fluid resembling the white of an egg, secreted by certain membranes, as those of the joints.
- tonalist — a person who works with or uses tonality, especially one who uses traditional tonality rather than atonality in composing music.
- tonishly — in a stylish or fashionable manner
- tonsilar — of or relating to the tonsils
- unpolish — to remove polish from, to make imperfect
- unsocial — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.