nauseous
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for nauseous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Feeling like you are about to vomit; queasy.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Feeling like you are about to vomit; queasy.
“The turbulence made several passengers feel nauseous.”
2. adj
Causing nausea; sickening.
“The nauseous fumes from the factory drifted over the town.”
Opposites
Etymology
From Latin nauseosus, "causing nausea," from nausea plus the adjective ending -osus.
Full origin of nauseous →Frequently asked questions
What does “nauseous” mean?
The word “nauseous” means feeling like you are about to vomit; queasy. In plain terms, feeling sick to your stomach — in casual modern English, used the same way as "nauseated.".
How do you pronounce “nauseous”?
“Nauseous” is pronounced NAW-zee-uhs (/ˈnɔʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “nauseous” in a sentence?
Here is “nauseous” used in a sentence: “The turbulence made several passengers feel nauseous.”
What is another word for “nauseous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nauseous” include nauseating.
What part of speech is “nauseous”?
“Nauseous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “nauseous” come from?
The word “nauseous” comes from Latin. From Latin nauseosus, "causing nausea," from nausea plus the adjective ending -osus.
How many meanings does “nauseous” have?
“Nauseous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeling like you are about to vomit; queasy.
