Nauseous
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Physical Sensation
Use 'nauseous' to express physical discomfort related to the stomach. Spinning around too fast left me feeling nauseous.
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Pre-Vomit Feeling
'Nauseous' often implies you're on the verge of throwing up. After eating spoiled food, I felt nauseous.
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Not Always Illness
'Nauseous' can describe queasiness from various non-disease causes. The choppy boat ride made the passengers nauseous.