nauseam

[naw-zee-uh m, -zhee-]

nauseam Definition

• 1. a state of disgust or boredom with something as a result of having experienced it too much
• 2. to a sickening or excessive degree

Using nauseam: Examples

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

• Example

  I've heard that joke so many times that it's become nauseam.

• Example

  The topic has been discussed ad nauseam in the media.

• Example

  The movie's special effects were used to nauseam, leaving little room for character development.

nauseam Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nauseam

• tedium
• weariness
• monotony
• ennui
• boredom

Antonyms for nauseam

• interest
• excitement

Phrases with nauseam

• ad nauseam

  to a sickening or excessive degree; to the point of nausea

  Example

  The politician repeated his talking points ad nauseam, hoping to sway the voters.

• sick to death of something

  to be extremely tired or bored of something

  Example

  I'm sick to death of hearing about their relationship problems. Can we talk about something else?

• fed up with something

  to be annoyed or bored with something after having too much of it

  Example

  I'm fed up with all this paperwork. I need a break.

Origins of nauseam

from Latin 'nausea', meaning 'seasickness'

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Summary: nauseam in Brief

'Nauseam' [naw-zee-uh m, -zhee-] refers to a state of disgust or boredom with something due to overexposure. It can be used to describe a situation where something has been repeated excessively, such as a joke or topic of conversation. The phrase 'ad nauseam' is often used to indicate that something has been repeated to a sickening degree. Synonyms include 'tedium' and 'weariness,' while antonyms include 'interest' and 'excitement.'