bilious Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈbɪl.i.əs/
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Bilious as an Adjective
1
Of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile.
2
Resembling bile, especially in color.
3
Suffering from real or supposed liver disorder, especially excessive secretions of bile.
4
Peevishly ill-humored, irritable or bad tempered; irascible.
Word Forms & Grammar
bilious (comparative more bilious, superlative most bilious)
Words That Rhyme With Bilious
Origin of Bilious
From French bilieux, from Latin bīliōsus (“full of bile”), from bīlis (“bile”) + -ōsus (“full of”).
Bilious at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɪl.i.əs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile |
| Comparative / superlative | more bilious, most bilious |
How to Pronounce Bilious
The standard pronunciation of bilious is /ˈbɪl.i.əs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bɪl).