sick

Adjective · English

Meaning 1

affected by physical or mental illness

(ill or unwell)

Example

He is sick and stays in bed.

Meaning 2

feeling as if one is going to vomit

(nauseated)

Example

The rough sea made the passengers feel sick.

Meaning 3

excellent or impressive

(slang for excellent)

Example

Did you see that trick? It was sick!

Synonyms

ill, unwell, nauseous, excellent, cool

Grammar

comparative
sicker
superlative
sickest

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