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November 9, 2022

Word of the Day: Bilious

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Word of the Day : November 9, 2022

bilious \BILL-yus\ adjective

What It Means

Bilious has several meanings, including "angry or bad-tempered" and "sickeningly unpleasant to look at." Its earliest use describes things that are "of or relating to bile."

// The actor has come under fire for his bilious commentary.

// The new homeowners immediately painted over the bilious color scheme.

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