bilious — affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪliəs/
Korean meaning: 메스꺼움이나 구토를 느끼는
Korean pronunciation: **빌**리어스
Example Sentences
- The bilious clouds suggested an approaching storm.
- My grandmother becomes bilious every time she watches reality TV shows.
- After eating five hot dogs, Jake felt thoroughly bilious and regretted his decision.
bilious
ADJECTIVE//ˈbɪliəs//
affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting
A bilious student covers their mouth feeling nauseous in the cafeteria
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The serious doctor stays curious about the bilious patient!
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Origin
From Latin 'biliosus,' derived from 'bilis' meaning bile. Ancient physicians believed excess bile caused vomiting and irritable temperament, leading to this word's dual meaning of sickness and bad temper.
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“The bilious clouds suggested an approaching storm.”
“My grandmother becomes bilious every time she watches reality TV shows.”
“After eating five hot dogs, Jake felt thoroughly bilious and regretted his decision.”
“The critic wrote a bilious review that destroyed the restaurant's reputation.”
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