Meaning & Definition of word "Nauseous"
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Nauseous
/ˈnɔː.zi.əs/
adjective:
- 1. Affected with nausea; feeling as though one may vomit.
- Example: After eating the spoiled food, I felt nauseous and had to lie down.
- 2. Causing nausea; sickening.
- Example: The nauseous smell of rotting garbage filled the air.
- 3. Feeling disgust or repulsion.
- Example: He was nauseous at the thought of the unethical practices in the industry.
Etymology
From the Latin 'nauseosus', meaning 'seasick'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nauseous feeling:
A sensation of sickness usually leading to vomiting.
nauseous conditions:
Circumstances or environments that induce nausea.
Related Words
nausea:
A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.
nauseam:
To a sickening or excessive degree.
Slang Meanings of nauseous
Meaning: Feeling like you want to throw up.
Example Sentence: After that roller coaster, I felt totally nauseous.
Meaning: Disgusted or revolted by something.
Example Sentence: That video was so gross, it made me nauseous.