bilious (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪl.i.əs/
Definition
bilious means of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as bilious.
A bilious tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became bilious after the announcement.
How to Use bilious
- bilious + noun (collocation)
- Use bilious before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a bilious reaction."
- become bilious (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became bilious near the end."
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