Pronunciation

/sɪkˈsɪs/

Definitions

• Noun: A noun referring to an illness or a feeling of discomfort or unwellness. For example: “The flu brought on a severe case of sickness.”
• Verb: To become sick or experience illness. For example: “She felt sick after eating too much spicy food.”
• Adjective: Characterizing or showing illness or a lack of health. For example: “His pale face was a sign of his lingering sickness.”

Phrases

• “Sickness is spreading” indicates the rapid transmission of an illness.
• “Managing one’s sickness” refers to dealing with a health condition.
• “A quick recovery from sickness” implies a fast return to good health.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After a long journey, she succumbed to the sickness.”
• Verb: “The baby was sick all night, keeping her parents up.”
• Adjective: “Her eyes were bloodshot with the sickness of the flu.”

Synonyms

• Illness
• Sickness
• Disease
• Malady
• Ailment
• Unwellness
• indisposition
• feebleness

Antonyms

• Health
• Wellness
• Robustness
• Soundness
• Fitness
• Vigor