sick

1 of 2

adjective

ˈsik

sicker; sickest

a(1)

: affected with disease or ill health : ailing

(2)

: of, relating to, or intended for use in sickness

took five sick days this month

a sick ward

: queasy, nauseated

sick to one's stomach

was sick in the car

: undergoing menstruation

: spiritually or morally unsound or corrupt

: sickened by strong emotion

sick with fear

worried sick

: having a strong distaste from surfeit : satiated

sick of flattery

: filled with disgust or chagrin

gossip makes me sick

: depressed and longing for something

sick for one's home

: mentally or emotionally unsound or disordered : morbid

sick thoughts

: highly distasteful : macabre, sadistic

sick jokes

a sick crime

: lacking vigor : sickly: such as

: badly outclassed

made the competition look sick

: incapable of producing profitable yields of a crop

sick soils

slang : outstandingly or amazingly good or impressive

Rookie was phenomenal Friday. His goal was nice, but the pass to twin brother, Chris, … was downright sick.

Roy Lang III

sick

2 of 2

noun

British

: vomit sense 1

Example Sentences

Adjective He is at home sick in bed. She is sick with the flu. I'm too sick to go to work. The medicine just made me sicker. The sickest patients are in intensive care. My poor rosebush looks sick. She has been on the sick list all week. The way they treat people makes me sick. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Strict attendance policies have been at the heart of the labor dispute, with workers saying that they have been penalized for taking days off for being sick, or when tending to family emergencies.

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Rookie receiver Michael Woods II, who was inactive for the Panthers game with his hamstring injury and an illness, was still sick on Wednesday and not on the practice field.

cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 To add to the situation, her younger daughter was also sick.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 In December 2021, Stearns recalled, eight of Windham’s roughly 20 housekeepers were out sick.

Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 In 2019, there were reports Spears had canceled a Las Vegas show to check into a health facility for 30 days while her dad was sick, but Spears said she was sent there against her will.

Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022 French novelist Benoit Dutertre gave a poignant speech recalling his beloved friend who enjoyed biking and having a coffee in Left Bank cafés while smoking a cigarette, despite being sick during his last years.

Jade Le Deley, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The tiger is sick, only half the weight of a healthy 3-year-old.

Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 Last month, the new mom, who shares Malcolm with boyfriend John Mulaney, said her son was recovering after being sick for the first time.

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

sick

adjective

ˈsik

sicker; sickest

: affected with disease or illness : not well

: of, relating to, or intended for use in or during illness

sick pay

: affected with or accompanied by nausea

The bobbing of the boat made me feel sick.

: badly upset by strong emotion

I was sick with worry.

: annoyed or bored of something from having too much of it

We were sick of his whining.

: filled with disgust or anger

Such gossip makes me sick.

单词	sickens
释义	sick 1 of 2 adjective ˈsik sicker; sickest 1 a(1) : affected with disease or ill health : ailing (2) : of, relating to, or intended for use in sickness took five sick days this month a sick ward b : queasy, nauseated sick to one's stomach was sick in the car c : undergoing menstruation 2 : spiritually or morally unsound or corrupt 3 a : sickened by strong emotion sick with fear worried sick b : having a strong distaste from surfeit : satiated sick of flattery c : filled with disgust or chagrin gossip makes me sick d : depressed and longing for something sick for one's home 4 a : mentally or emotionally unsound or disordered : morbid sick thoughts b : highly distasteful : macabre, sadistic sick jokes a sick crime 5 : lacking vigor : sickly: such as a : badly outclassed made the competition look sick b : incapable of producing profitable yields of a crop sick soils 6 slang : outstandingly or amazingly good or impressive Rookie was phenomenal Friday. His goal was nice, but the pass to twin brother, Chris, … was downright sick. Roy Lang III sick 2 of 2 noun British : vomit sense 1 Synonyms Adjective ailing bad down ill indisposed peaked peaky poorly punk run-down sickened unhealthy unsound unwell See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective He is at home sick in bed. She is sick with the flu. I'm too sick to go to work. The medicine just made me sicker. The sickest patients are in intensive care. My poor rosebush looks sick. She has been on the sick list all week. The way they treat people makes me sick. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Strict attendance policies have been at the heart of the labor dispute, with workers saying that they have been penalized for taking days off for being sick, or when tending to family emergencies. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2022 Rookie receiver Michael Woods II, who was inactive for the Panthers game with his hamstring injury and an illness, was still sick on Wednesday and not on the practice field. cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 To add to the situation, her younger daughter was also sick. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 In December 2021, Stearns recalled, eight of Windham’s roughly 20 housekeepers were out sick. Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Sep. 2022 In 2019, there were reports Spears had canceled a Las Vegas show to check into a health facility for 30 days while her dad was sick, but Spears said she was sent there against her will. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022 French novelist Benoit Dutertre gave a poignant speech recalling his beloved friend who enjoyed biking and having a coffee in Left Bank cafés while smoking a cigarette, despite being sick during his last years. Jade Le Deley, ajc, 20 Aug. 2022 The tiger is sick, only half the weight of a healthy 3-year-old. Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 Last month, the new mom, who shares Malcolm with boyfriend John Mulaney, said her son was recovering after being sick for the first time. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English sek, sik, from Old English sēoc; akin to Old High German sioh sick First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Noun 1957, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing sick (as) sick as a dog anointing of the sick feel sick going to be sick makes me sick to my stomach be sick sick and tired report sick off sick out sick sick at heart sick as a dog sick bay sick building syndrome sick call sick headache sick leave sick-out sick time sick pay sick to one's stomach the sick take sick sick with worry worried sick the sick and dying worry (oneself) sick sick day one sick puppy fall sick call in sick rang in sick sick up See More (as) sick as a dog anointing of the sick feel sick going to be sick makes me sick to my stomach be sick sick and tired report sick off sick out sick sick at heart sick as a dog sick bay sick building syndrome sick call sick headache sick leave sick-out sick time sick pay sick to one's stomach the sick take sick sick with worry worried sick the sick and dying worry (oneself) sick sick day one sick puppy fall sick call in sick rang in sick sick up See More Kids Definition sick adjective ˈsik sicker; sickest 1 : affected with disease or illness : not well 2 : of, relating to, or intended for use in or during illness sick pay 3 : affected with or accompanied by nausea The bobbing of the boat made me feel sick. 4 : badly upset by strong emotion I was sick with worry. 5 : annoyed or bored of something from having too much of it We were sick of his whining. 6 : filled with disgust or anger Such gossip makes me sick. Medical Definition sick adjective ˈsik 1 a : affected with disease or ill health b : of, relating to, or intended for use in sickness a sick ward c : affected with nausea : inclined to vomit or being in the act of vomiting sick to one's stomach was sick in the car 2 : mentally or emotionally unsound or disordered sickens verb present tense third-person singular of sicken as in disgusts to cause to feel disgust sickened by the awful sight of the polluted river Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disgusts repulses appalls horrifies nauseates appals repels revolts displeases shocks outrages distresses grosses out offends insults disquiets turns one's stomach puts off turns off affronts Antonyms & Near Antonyms attracts fascinates draws entices captivates pulls tempts seduces beguiles pleases disarms lures rejoices enchants tickles charms delights gratifies bewitches enthralls allures intrigues appeals (to) enraptures interests entrances enthrals See More
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sick

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