BILIOUS


Meaning of BILIOUS in English

1.

If someone describes the appearance of something as ~, they mean that they think it looks unpleasant and rather disgusting. (WRITTEN)

...a ~ shade of green.

ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval

2.

If you feel ~, you feel sick and have a headache.

She is suffering a ~ attack.

ADJ

3.

Bilious is sometimes used to describe the feelings or behaviour of someone who is extremely angry or bad-tempered. (WRITTEN)

His speech was a ~, rancorous attack on young people.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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