Bile

/baɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bitter, greenish-brown fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, important for the digestion of fats.

The doctor explained that bile helps in the digestion of fatty foods.

A metaphorical term for spite or ill temper.

His comments were filled with bile, revealing his true feelings about the situation.

A noun used in literature to describe anger or bitterness.

The character's bile was evident in his harsh words during the argument.

From Old English 'bil', related to bile and bitterness.

bile duct:

The duct that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.

to have bile:

To have resentment or bitterness towards someone or something.

Biting sarcasm or criticism.

Her comments were filled with bile, making it hard to have a civil conversation.

Extreme annoyance or bitterness.

He's got a lot of bile built up from the way he's been treated.