Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bilious
Adjective
ˈbɪl.i.əs
Definition
Of or relating to bile; having a peevish or irritable disposition.
Examples
- After consuming too much rich food, he felt quite bilious and had to lie down.
- Her bilious comments during the meeting soured the atmosphere.
Meaning
Bilious refers to anything related to bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver, and it can also describe someone who is easily angered or in a bad mood.
Synonyms
- Irritable
- Peckish
- Cross
