Synonyms

[1] submarine, submerged, underwater

[2] concave, depressed, hollow—more at HOLLOW

sun·lamp noun : an electric lamp designed to emit radiation of wavelengths from ultraviolet to infrared

sun·light noun : SUNSHINE

sun·lit adjective : lighted by or as if by the sun

sun protection factor noun : a number that is the factor by which the time required for unprotected skin to become sunburned is increased when a sunscreen is used

sun·ny adjective : full of sunshine; also : full of good spirits

Synonyms

clear, cloudless, fair, sunshiny, unclouded—more at FAIR

blithe, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper, gay, lightsome, merry, upbeat—more at CHEERFUL

sun·rise noun 1 : the apparent rising of the sun above the horizon

2 : the time at which the sun rises

Synonyms

aurora, cockcrow, dawn, morning—more at DAWN

sun·roof noun : a panel in an automobile roof that can be opened

sun·screen noun : a preparation on the skin to prevent sunburn (as by absorbing ultraviolet radiation)

sun·set noun 1 : the apparent descent of the sun below the horizon

2 : the time at which the sun sets

Synonyms

dusk, evening, gloaming, nightfall, sundown, twilight—more at DUSK

sun·shade noun : something (as a parasol or awning) used as a protection from the sun's rays

sun·shine noun : the direct light of the sun

sun·shiny adjective : bright with or as if with the rays of the sun

Synonyms

clear, cloudless, fair, sunny, unclouded—more at FAIR

sun·spot noun : any of the dark spots that appear at times on the sun's surface

sun·stroke noun : heatstroke caused by direct exposure to the sun

sun·tan noun : a browning of the skin from exposure to the sun's rays

sun·up noun : the apparent rising of the sun above the horizon : SUNRISE

1sup verb supped; sup·ping : to take or drink in swallows or gulps

Synonyms

drink, guzzle, imbibe, quaff, swig, toss—more at DRINK

2sup noun : a mouthful esp. of liquor or broth; also : a small quantity of liquid

Synonyms

draft, swallow

3sup verb supped; sup·ping 1 : to eat the evening meal

2 : to make one's supper

4sup abbreviation 1 superior

2 supplement; supplementary

3 supply

4 supra

1super noun : SUPERINTENDENT

2super adjective 1 : very fine : EXCELLENT

2 : EXTREME, EXCESSIVE

3 : very large or powerful : HUGE

super- prefix 1 : over and above : higher in quantity, quality, or degree than : more than

2 : in addition : extra

3 : exceeding a norm

4 : in excessive degree or intensity

5 : surpassing all or most others of its kind

6 : situated above, on, or at the top of

7 : next above or higher

8 : more inclusive than

9 : superior in status or position

List of self-explanatory words with the prefix super-:

superabsorbent

superachiever

superagency

superblock

superbomb

supercity

superclean

superexpensive

superfast

superfine

superheat

superheavy

superhero

superhumanly

superindividual

superliner

superman

supermom

supernormal

superpatriot

superpatriotic

superpatriotism

superpremium

superrich

supersalesman

supersecret

supersize

supersized

supersmart

supersophisticated

superspy

superstate

superstore

superstratum

superstrength

superstrong

supersubtle

supersystem

supertanker

superthin

superwoman

su·per·abun·dance noun : great abundance; also : the state or an instance of surpassing usual, proper, or specified limits

Synonyms

abundance, plenty, wealth—more at PLENTY

excess, fat, overabundance, overflow, overkill, overmuch, superfluity, surfeit, surplus—more at EXCESS

su·per·abun·dant adjective : more than ample

su·per·an·nu·ate verb -at·ed; -at·ing 1 : to make out-of-date

2 : to retire and pension because of age or infirmity

— su·per·an·nu·at·ed adjective

su·perb adjective [ORIGIN: L superbus excellent, proud, fr. super above]

: marked to the highest degree by excellence, brilliance, or competence