Definition

In a manner that is unpleasantly irritable or sickly, often related to bile or a bad temper.

Example

He spoke biliously, making everyone around him uncomfortable.

Conversation

Did you see how she reacted to the news?

Yeah, it was a bit biliously dramatic, wasn't it?

I know! I didn't expect that kind of response at all.

Same here! It definitely caught everyone off guard.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biliously → It is formed from "bilis" (from Latin, meaning bile) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "biliously" refers to a state characterized by the presence of bile, often associated with irritability or a sickly disposition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bile' as something that can make you feel sick or irritable, and remember that 'biliously' describes a state full of that feeling.

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