11-letter words containing p, u, s, l
- sulphurator — an apparatus used in treating anything with sulphur or sulphur fumes, such as in fumigating
- sulphureous — of the yellow colour of sulphur
- sulphurwort — an umbelliferous perennial plant, Peucedanum officinale, of which the roots produce a smell like that of sulphur
- sumptuously — entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: a sumptuous residence.
- super-slick — very well-executed or presented
- super-title — (especially in opera production) a translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance.
- superaltern — a universal proposition that is the basis for the immediate inference of a corresponding particular proposition.
- supercilium — the fillet above the cyma of a cornice.
- superdeluxe — very luxurious, more than deluxe
- superfamily — a category of related families within an order or suborder.
- superficial — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
- superfluity — the state of being superfluous.
- superfluous — being more than is sufficient or required; excessive.
- supergalaxy — a system of galaxies.
- superlative — of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme: superlative wisdom.
- superlawyer — an extremely successful lawyer
- superlunary — situated above or beyond the moon.
- superluxury — a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
- supernormal — in excess of the normal or average: supernormal faculties; supernormal production.
- superphylum — a category of related phyla within a kingdom.
- superplayer — an exceptionally talented player
- superpolite — extremely polite
- superscalar — (of a computer) performing several tasks at once
- superschool — a large school
- superseller — an item that sells in large quantities
- supersleuth — a detective. Synonyms: investigator, private investigator; private eye, gumshoe, shamus.
- supersubtle — extremely or excessively subtle; oversubtle.
- supertitles — (especially in opera production) a translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance.
- supervirile — highly virile
- supervisual — of or relating to seeing or sight: a visual image.
- supervolute — (of convolute leaves) enveloping a rolled up leaf within the bud
- supper club — a nightclub, especially a small, luxurious one.
- supplanting — to take the place of (another), as through force, scheming, strategy, or the like.
- supplicavit — a mandatory writ formerly issued from the King's Bench or Court of Chancery
- supply line — A supply line is a route along which goods and equipment are transported to an army during a war.
- supply ship — vessel carrying supplies
- supply-side — of or relating to a theory that stresses the reduction of taxes, especially for those of higher income, as a means of encouraging business investment and growth and stabilizing the economy.
- supportable — capable of being supported; endurable; maintainable.
- supracostal — above the rib
- surpassable — to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
- surplussing — something that remains above what is used or needed.
- susceptible — admitting or capable of some specified treatment: susceptible of a high polish; susceptible to various interpretations.
- suspectable — that could be suspected
- suspectedly — so as to arouse suspicion
- suspectible — to believe to be guilty, false, counterfeit, undesirable, defective, bad, etc., with little or no proof: to suspect a person of murder.
- suspendible — to hang by attachment to something above: to suspend a chandelier from the ceiling.
- suspenseful — a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome, usually accompanied by a degree of apprehension or anxiety.
- suspensible — capable of being suspended.
- suspicional — of or relating to suspicion, especially morbid or insane suspicions.
- swamp blues — a style of slow blues originating in Louisiana