10-letter words containing s, i, n, u, m
- naturalism — Literature. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def 4b). a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction. the depiction of the physical environment, especially landscape or the rural environment.
- neurinomas — Plural form of neurinoma.
- neutralism — the policy or advocacy of maintaining strict neutrality in foreign affairs.
- non-muslim — not of or relating to Islam, its doctrines, culture, etc
- nondualism — The belief that dualism or dichotomy are illusory phenomena; that things such as mind and body may remain distinct while not actually being separate.
- nonmusical — not belonging to or relating to music
- nuclearism — a political philosophy maintaining that nuclear weapons are the best means of assuring peace and of attaining political goals.
- numbfishes — Plural form of numbfish.
- numerosity — very many; being or existing in great quantity: numerous visits; numerous fish.
- numinosity — Quality of being numinous.
- numinously — In a numinous manner.
- numismatic — of, relating to, or consisting of coins, medals, paper money, etc.
- nummulites — Plural form of nummulite.
- nursemaids — Plural form of nursemaid.
- nutriments — Plural form of nutriment.
- omnibusses — (dated) Plural form of omnibus.
- omniferous — producing or consisting of all kinds of things
- omnigenous — Consisting of all kinds.
- omniparous — producing or generating all things
- omniscious — (obsolete) omniscient; all-knowing.
- omnisexual — pansexual (def 2).
- omnivorous — eating both animal and plant foods.
- on impulse — instinctively
- pine mouse — any of a widespread genus of voles, Pitymys, having small ears and a short tail; especially the American forest-dwelling mouse P. pinetorum.
- pneumatics — a pneumatic tire.
- proscenium — Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium. Abbreviation: pros.
- punishment — the act of punishing.
- puritanism — the principles and practices of the Puritans.
- resumption — the act of resuming; a reassumption, as of something previously granted.
- ruffianism — conduct befitting a ruffian.
- rumfustian — a type of spiced nightcap made with beer
- salmagundi — a mixed dish consisting usually of cubed poultry or fish, chopped meat, anchovies, eggs, onions, oil, etc., often served as a salad.
- san miguel — a city in E El Salvador.
- sanatorium — a hospital for the treatment of chronic diseases, as tuberculosis or various nervous or mental disorders.
- sanitarium — an institution for the preservation or recovery of health, especially for convalescence; health resort.
- sanitorium — a facility for housing patients with long-term illnesses
- semi-bantu — a group of languages of W Africa, mainly SE Nigeria and Cameroon, that were not traditionally classed as Bantu but that show certain essential Bantu characteristics. They are now classed with Bantu in the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family
- semiannual — occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; semiyearly.
- semilucent — partially translucent
- seminudity — partial nudity; the state of being partly nude
- sensualism — subjection to sensual appetites; sensuality.
- septennium — a period or cycle of seven years
- shakyamuni — Sakyamuni.
- simon pure — real; genuine: a simon-pure accent.
- simon-pure — real; genuine: a simon-pure accent.
- simulation — imitation or enactment, as of something anticipated or in testing.
- sir edmund — Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
- slumbering — to sleep, especially lightly; doze; drowse.
- snuff film — Slang. a pornographic film that shows an actual murder of one of the performers, as at the end of a sadistic act.
- somniloquy — the act of talking in one's sleep