Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nauseous
Adjective
/ˈnɔː.zi.əs/
Definition
Feeling sick to the stomach, often leading to a strong urge to vomit.
Examples
- After the roller coaster ride, I felt nauseous and needed to sit down.
- The smell of spoiled food made her feel nauseous.
- He became nauseous during the long car journey through the winding roads.
Meaning
The term ‘nauseous’ describes the sensation of discomfort in the stomach that can accompany sensations of dizziness or a feeling of being unwell, typically associated with motion sickness or certain smells.
Synonyms
- queasy
- sick
- ill
- queer
- unwell
