Definition

In a way that causes a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach.

Example

She felt nauseously dizzy after the roller coaster ride.

Conversation

I felt so dizzy on that roller coaster ride.

Really? I thought it was thrilling!

I just couldn't handle it; I felt nauseously overwhelmed.

That makes sense; some people can't take those rides.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nauseously → It is formed from "nausea" (from Latin "nausea", meaning seasickness or discomfort) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner characterized by). The word "nauseously" means in a manner that causes or is characterized by nausea.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nausea' as the feeling of discomfort or sickness, and remember that 'nauseously' describes something done in a way that causes that feeling.

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