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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