vomitive
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈvɒmɪtɪv/
KK: /ˈvɑːmətɪv/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that makes you feel like you want to vomit or actually causes vomiting.
Example
The smell of the spoiled food was so vomitive that I had to leave the room.
Conversation
Did you try that new restaurant downtown?
Yeah, I went there last weekend, and the food was a bit vomitive to be honest.
Oh no, that sounds terrible!
It really was — I couldn't finish my meal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nauseous
repulsive
disgusting
Antonyms
pleasant
agreeable
inviting
noun
Definition
A substance that causes vomiting.
Example
The doctor prescribed a vomitive to help clear the patient's stomach.
Conversation
Have you ever tried that new herbal tea everyone's talking about?
No, I haven't, but I heard it has a strong flavor.
Yeah, some say it's a bit vomitive if you drink too much at once.
Root Explanation
Vomitive → It is formed from "vomere" (meaning to vomit) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of). The word "vomitive" refers to something that induces vomiting or has the nature of causing vomiting.
Memory Tip
Think of something that makes you 'vomit' ('vomere') — that's why 'vomitive' describes something that causes vomiting.
Visually Confused Words
volitive
votive
dormitive