Meaning & Definition of word "Nauseous"

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.