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    bilious
    /ˈbɪlɪəs/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBILIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BILIOUS definition: 1. relating to an illness, caused by too much bile, that can cause vomiting: 2. If someone is…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › biliousBilious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BILIOUS is of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile. How to use bilious in a sentence.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBILIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    BILIOUS meaning: 1. relating to an illness, caused by too much bile, that can cause vomiting: 2. If someone is…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBILIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    (bɪliəs ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If someone describes the appearance of something as bilious, they mean that they think it looks unpleasant and rather disgusting. [written, disapproval] ...a bilious shade of green. 2. adjective. If you feel bilious, you feel sick and have a headache. She is suffering a bilious attack.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › biliousBILIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Bilious definition: relating to bile or to an excess secretion of bile.. See examples of BILIOUS used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › biliousBilious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If an unpleasant meal has left you feeling grumpy and looking green, you're bilious in several senses of the word. This adjective can mean both "troubled by indigestion" and "irritable," and it can also be used to suggest a sickly green shade.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › biliousBilious - definition of bilious by The Free Dictionary

    1. Of, relating to, or containing bile; biliary. 2. a. Characterized by an excess secretion of bile. b. Relating to, characterized by, or experiencing gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder. c. Appearing as if affected by such a disorder; sickly. 3. Resembling bile, especially in color: a bilious green. 4.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › biliousbilious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of bilious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBILIOUS - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    1. If someone describes the appearance of something as bilious, they mean that they think it looks unpleasant and rather disgusting. [written, disapproval] [...] 2. Bilious is sometimes used to describe the feelings or behavior of someone who is extremely angry or bad-tempered. [written] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'bilious'

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › biliousBILIOUS Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

    How to use . bilious in a sentence When you show people real human beings, most people don't want to be dismissive and bilious . Where Have These Political Minds Been for the Last Two Years? | Michael Tomasky | August 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST