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Meaning of nauseous
The primary meaning of the word "nauseous" is feeling sick to one's stomach or feeling queasy.
Etymology of nauseous
The word "nauseous" originates from the Latin word "nausea," which refers to seasickness, and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective
Historically, the word "nauseous" was used to describe something that induces a feeling of sickness, especially seasickness
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include feelings of disgust or distaste
Synonyms
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of sickness or disgust in the stomach
- Feeling sick to one's stomach or feeling queasy
- Causing a strong feeling of dislike or distaste
Usage Examples
- The smell of rotten food was nauseous and made me feel queasy
- The thought of eating spoiled meat is nauseous to me
- The rollercoaster ride was nauseous, and I felt sick afterwards