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Meaning of bilious
Having or showing a unpleasant and irritable disposition
Etymology of bilious
The word "bilious" originates from the Latin "bilis," meaning bile, which was believed to be a fluid produced by the liver that influenced a person's mood and temperament
Historically, the term "bilious" was associated with the ancient medical concept of humorism, where an imbalance of bile was thought to cause irritability and other negative emotions
Synonyms
irritable
quarrelsome
cantankerous
cranky
testy
touchy
peevish
fractious
cross
disagreeable
unpleasant
sour
bitter
resentful
indignant
angry
hostile
ill-tempered
short-tempered
snappish
waspish
petulant
sulky
morose
gloomy
sullen
crank
curmudgeon
gruff
irascible
choleric
splenetic
acrimonious
caustic
sarcastic
acrid
vitriolic
Definitions
- Feeling or showing anger or annoyance
- * (Of a person's temperament) irritable or bad-tempered
- * Relating to or affecting the bile or the digestive system, especially in a way that is perceived as causing ill humor
Usage Examples
- The bilious old man was notorious for his constant complaints and irritable outbursts
- * After a night of heavy drinking, she woke up feeling bilious and nauseous
- * His bilious temperament made it difficult for him to get along with his colleagues