Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

violently-sick

adjective
/ˈvaɪə.ləntli sɪk/
Definition
Experiencing intense feelings of nausea or severe illness, often leading to vomiting or an extreme discomfort that disrupts normal functioning.
Examples
  • After eating that spoiled food, I felt violently sick.
  • The smell of the chemicals made her feel violently sick.
  • He was violently sick during the turbulence on the flight.
Meaning
The term ‘violently-sick’ describes a state of extreme physical distress, particularly characterized by overwhelming nausea or a strong urge to vomit due to illness or other causes.
Synonyms
  • severely ill
  • extremely nauseous
  • badly unwell
  • sick as a dog