— biliously , adv. — biliousness , n.
/bil"yeuhs/ , adj.
1. Physiol. , Pathol. pertaining to bile or to an excess secretion of bile.
2. Pathol. suffering from, caused by, or attended by trouble with the bile or liver.
3. peevish; irritable; cranky.
4. extremely unpleasant or distasteful: a long scarf of bright, bilious green.
[ 1535-45; biliosus. See BILE, -OUS ]
Syn. 3. grumpy, crabby, cross, grouchy, dyspeptic.