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Definition of Bilious
1. Adjective. Relating to or containing bile.
2. Adjective. Suffering from or suggesting a liver disorder or gastric distress.
3. Adjective. Irritable as if suffering from indigestion.
Exact synonyms: Atrabilious, Dyspeptic, Liverish
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Biliousness
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Biliousness
Definition of Bilious
1. a. Of or pertaining to the bile.
Definition of Bilious
1. Adjective. Suffering from real or supposed liver disorder, thus making one ill-natured. ¹
2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile. ¹
3. Adjective. Irritable or bad tempered; irascible. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bilious
1. pertaining to bile [adj] - See also: bile
Medical Definition of Bilious
1. Synonym: biliary. 2. Relating to or characteristic of biliousness. 3. Formerly, denoting a temperament characterised by a quick, irritable temper. Synonym: choleric. (05 Mar 2000)