ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sickish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsɪkɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sickish is an adjective meaning Somewhat sick, but not seriously so.

Meaning

Somewhat sick, but not seriously so.

Example Sentences

His heart was thumping harder than ever, and it was impossible to tell if the sickish, pukey feeling deep down in his belly was relief or terror.
[W]hen an unexpected bankruptcy was announced by Cluffe or Toole in the Club-room, it made his ear ring like a slap, and he felt sickish for half an hour after.

Synonyms for sickish

Depending on context, synonyms include poorly, unwell, sick, ill, queasy, nauseated.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sick, queasy, nauseated, ill, sickly, stillish.

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