sick

[sɪk]

sick Definition

• 1. affected by physical or mental illness
• 2. feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit
• 3. very unpleasant or disturbing

Using sick: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sick" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm feeling sick today, so I won't be able to come to work.

• Example

  The smell of the garbage made me feel sick.

• Example

  The movie was so sick that I had to leave the theater.

sick Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sick

• ill
• unwell
• indisposed
• nauseous
• queasy
• disturbing
• upsetting
• revolting

Antonyms for sick

• healthy
• well
• good
• pleasant
• delightful

Phrases with sick

• sick and tired

  completely fed up with something

  Example

  I'm sick and tired of hearing your excuses.

• sick to one's stomach

  feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit

  Example

  The roller coaster made me sick to my stomach.

• make someone sick

  to cause someone to feel nauseous or disgusted

  Example

  The smell of the rotten food made me sick.

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Summary: sick in Brief

The word 'sick' [sɪk] can refer to physical or mental illness, as in 'I'm feeling sick today.' It can also mean feeling nauseous or disgusted, as in 'The smell of the garbage made me feel sick.' Additionally, 'sick' can describe something very unpleasant or disturbing, as in 'The movie was so sick that I had to leave the theater.' Common phrases include 'sick and tired,' meaning completely fed up, and 'sick to one's stomach,' meaning feeling nauseous.