adjective
seasick
SEE-sihk
Seasick (adjective) means Nauseous or unwell from the motion of a boat or ship. Example: “He turned pale and felt seasick as soon as the ferry hit rough water.”
adjective
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Nauseous or unwell from the motion of a boat or ship.
"He turned pale and felt seasick as soon as the ferry hit rough water."
"Take these tablets in advance if you tend to get seasick."
"People who get seasick easily shouldn't join the navy."
How to use seasick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling ill because of a boat rocking on the water.
Common pairings
feel seasick
get seasick
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more seasick
- Superlative
- most seasick
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He turned pale and felt _____ as soon as the ferry hit rough water.
Etymology
From Middle English "see seke" — literally "sea-sick," combining sea and sick.
Synonyms
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carsick
airsick
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Frequently asked questions
What does “seasick” mean?
The word “seasick” means nauseous or unwell from the motion of a boat or ship. In plain terms, feeling ill because of a boat rocking on the water.
How do you pronounce “seasick”?
“Seasick” is pronounced SEE-sihk (/ˈsiːsɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “seasick” in a sentence?
Here is “seasick” used in a sentence: “He turned pale and felt seasick as soon as the ferry hit rough water.”
What part of speech is “seasick”?
“Seasick” is an adjective.
Where does the word “seasick” come from?
The word “seasick” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "see seke" — literally "sea-sick," combining sea and sick.
