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Nauseously: meaning, definitions and examples

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nauseously

 

[ ˈnɔː.zɪ.əs.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

feeling sick

Nauseously refers to the manner in which one experiences nausea or a feeling of sickness. It often describes actions or reactions that are associated with feeling sick to the stomach.

Synonyms

queasily, sickly, uncomfortably

Examples of usage

  • She felt nauseously dizzy after the roller coaster ride.
  • He stumbled nauseously away from the strong smell.
  • The motion of the boat made him react nauseously.

Translations

Translations of the word "nauseously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nauseantemente

🇮🇳 उल्टी करने के अंदाज में

🇩🇪 übelkeitsartig

🇮🇩 dengan mual

🇺🇦 нудотно

🇵🇱 nudno

🇯🇵 吐き気を催すように

🇫🇷 nauséeusement

🇪🇸 nauseosamente

🇹🇷 mide bulandırarak

🇰🇷 메스꺼움으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غثي

🇨🇿 nevolně

🇸🇰 nevoľne

🇨🇳 恶心地

🇸🇮 slabostno

🇮🇸 ógleði

🇰🇿 жүдей отырып

🇬🇪 მუცლის ტკივილით

🇦🇿 nadir

🇲🇽 nauseosamente

Word origin

The word 'nauseously' derives from the adjective 'nauseous,' which originates from the Greek word 'naus' meaning 'ship.' Historically, it was linked to seasickness, a common affliction for sailors due to motion on water. In English, 'nauseous' began to be used in the early 18th century to describe feelings of sickness that can be metaphorically connected to being on a ship at sea. Over time, the adverb 'nauseously' evolved to specifically denote actions done in a way that reflects this feeling of nausea, becoming more common in both literary and conversational contexts. The term has retained its association with physical discomfort, particularly related to gastric distress.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,560, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.