Definition

A condition characterized by an excess of bile, often leading to nausea or discomfort.

Example

After eating too much rich food, she felt a wave of biliousness wash over her.

Conversation

I've been feeling a bit off lately, like I have a sense of biliousness.

Oh no, that doesn’t sound good. Have you eaten anything unusual?

Not really, but I think stress might be causing this feeling of biliousness.

Yeah, stress can definitely mess with your stomach. Maybe you should try to relax a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biliousness → It is formed from "bilis" (from Latin, meaning bile) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "biliousness" refers to the state of having an excess of bile, often associated with nausea or irritability.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bile' as a substance in the body that can make you feel sick, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that biliousness is the state of feeling ill due to bile.

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