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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. 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.

  5. 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.

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

    Bilious is sometimes used to describe the feelings or behaviour of someone who is extremely angry or bad-tempered. [ written ] His speech was a bilious, rancorous attack on young people.

  7. 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.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionbilious 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.

  9. 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.

  10. www.wordsmyth.netDefinition of BILIOUS

    Definition of bilious. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › bilious_adjbilious, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective bilious, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. bilious has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. anatomy (mid 1500s) pathology (mid 1600s)