Looking for a list of positive words that start with S to describe a person in a good way?
I’m a wordy person, I love nothing more than finding the perfect word to describe someone’s character traits. So, I’ve put together a list below that will hopefully have the perfect words you’re looking for.
Most words that are positive to describe someone are adjectives. Positive adjectives describe places, things, ideas, and experiences in a positive way – so they’re great for invoking positive emotions.
Good luck, I hope you find what you’re looking for!
List of Positive Words That Start With S to Describe a Person
Sacred – connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
Safe – not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk.
Saintly – very holy or virtuous.
Sassy – lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky.
Satisfied – contented; pleased.
Scholarly – having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits.
Scrumptious – (of a person) very attractive.
Sculptured – shaped in such a way as to resemble sculpture, especially in having strong, smooth curves.
Secure – feeling confident and free from fear or anxiety.
Seductive – tempting and attractive; enticing.
Self-Assured – confident in one’s own abilities or character.
Sensational – very good indeed; very impressive or attractive.
Sensible – (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence.
Sensitive – quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Sentimental – having or arousing feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way.
Serene – calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Sharp – having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response.
Shimmering – shining with a soft, slightly wavering light.
Shining – brilliant or excellent at something.
Shrewd – having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
Simple – humble and unpretentious.
Sincere – (of a person) saying what they genuinely feel or believe; not dishonest or hypocritical.
Skilled – having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well.
Smart – (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed.
Snazzy – stylish and attractive.
Sociable – willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Sophisticated – having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
Soulful – expressing or appearing to express deep and often sorrowful feeling.
Special – exceptionally good or pleasant.
Spectacular – beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
Spellbinding – holding one’s attention completely as though by magic; fascinating.
Splendid – magnificent; very impressive.
Stellar – exceptionally good; outstanding.
Stoic – a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
Straightforward – (of a person) honest and frank.
Strategic – relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Striking – dramatically good-looking or beautiful.
Strong – able to perform a specified action well and powerfully.
Studious – showing great care or attention.
Stunning – extremely impressive or attractive.
Successful – having achieved fame, wealth, or social status.
Super – very good or pleasant; excellent.
Sweet – pleasing in general; delightful.
Sympathetic – (of a person) attracting the liking of others.
Are there any positive words or adjectives beginning with the letter S that you think should be on this list?
If you want to find more positive words that will help you describe someone’s character, traits, personality, and so on, please click the letters below to see my lists for other letters in the alphabet:
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
| J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R |
| S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
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Phil lives in England, UK, and has around 20 years experience as a professional life, career and executive coach. He started this blog to help others find and define their own self development journey. Blogging about a wide range of topics to help facilitate a better future.