bilious

bil·ious

adj \ˈbil-yəs\

Definition of BILIOUS

1

a : of or relating to bile b : marked by or suffering from liver dysfunction and especially excessive secretion of bile c : appearing as if affected by a bilious disorder

2

: of or indicative of a peevish ill-natured disposition

3

: sickeningly unpleasant <with clapboards painted red and bilious yellow — Sinclair Lewis>

— bil·ious·ly adverb

— bil·ious·ness noun

Examples of BILIOUS

1. <a bilious old dog who snaps at everyone>

Origin of BILIOUS

Middle French bilieux, from Latin biliosus, from bilis

First Known Use: 1541

Related to BILIOUS

Synonyms: acid, bearish, ill–tempered, bloody-minded [chiefly British], cantankerous, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ornery, splenetic, surly

Antonyms: amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered

Related Words: choleric, crabby, cranky, crotchety, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, querulous; irascible, irritable, peevish, peppery, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippy, testy, touchy; argumentative, contentious, contrary, cussed; angry, exasperated, indignant, irate, mad, upset, uptight; depressed, dour, glum, morose, sullen; anal, old-maidish, schoolmarmish

Near Antonyms: agreeable, amicable, congenial, friendly, pleasant; benign, gentle, kind, nice, sweet; bubbly, cheerful, cheery, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, joyful, lighthearted, lively, vivacious; content, glad, happy; calm, placid, serene; long-suffering, patient, tolerant

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