as in sick
affected with nausea the fumes from the freshly applied paint made her feel sickish

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Adjective
  • To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Our health care system focuses on treating sick patients.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The nutrition classes are specifically designed for patients, and cover topics like how to nourish yourself when your nauseous from chemotherapy.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The Angels also played the ninth inning without outfielder Jo Adell, who Montgomery said was feeling nauseous.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Sickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sickish. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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