nauseous (ˈnɔːzɪəs
;-sɪ-)
Definitions
adjective
- feeling sick
- causing nausea
- distasteful to the mind or senses; repulsive
Alternative Forms
ˈnauseously adverb ˈnauseousness nounSynonyms
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sickening,
offensive,
disgusting,
revolting,
distasteful,
repulsive,
nauseating,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
detestable,
yucky or yukky
yucko,
Usage examples
But just the thought made him dizzy and nauseous all over again.
, Doll's Eyes (1994)Acupuncture is a cheap and safe way of preventing people who have just had an operation from being sick or feeling nauseous.
New Scientist (2004)Other board members were more frank: "It made me nauseous ," said Simon.
Globe and Mail (2003)It is the voting form Which is so complex and so full of clauses, The very sight doth make them sick and nauseous.
Independent (1999)It holds the kitchen and all the nauseous places that should not be seen or smelt by company.
, Scottish Voices 1745-1960 (1990)