IPA: //ˈkwɑlmi//
KK: /kwɑlmi/
Feeling sick to the stomach or having a sensation of nausea.
After the roller coaster ride, I felt quite qualmy and needed to sit down.
Comparative: qualmier
Superlative: qualmiest
This word originates from Old English, meaning a state of unease or discomfort, often associated with a feeling of sickness or nausea.
Think of a feeling of discomfort or unease, which helps you remember that 'qualmy' refers to a state of sickness or nausea.