Definition

Adverb: - In a manner that shows or causes a feeling of nausea or unease: Used to describe an action performed while experiencing or expressing physical discomfort, often related to an upset stomach. It can also describe a manner reflecting general discomfort, uneasiness, or squeamishness about a situation.

Usage and Examples

• Describing physical discomfort or nausea:

  • She looked at the messy kitchen queasily, her stomach turning.
  • The sailor stood on the deck queasily as the boat rocked in the rough sea.

• Describing squeamishness or moral/emotional unease:

  • He agreed to the plan queasily, knowing it wasn't entirely ethical.
  • "Do I have to remove the liver?" the medical student asked queasily.

Advanced Usage

• "to feel queasily about something": To have a persistent feeling of unease or mild disgust regarding a particular subject or action.
  • She felt queasily about keeping the secret from her friend.

Variants and Related Words

• Queasy (adjective): Affected with or causing nausea; feeling uneasy or troubled.

  • The turbulent flight made many passengers feel queasy.
  • He had a queasy conscience about the decision.

• Queasiness (noun): The state or feeling of being queasy.

  • A wave of queasiness overcame her.

Synonyms

• Nauseously: In a way that causes or relates to nausea.
• Squeamishly: In an easily nauseated or shocked manner.
• Uneasily: In a troubled or uncomfortable manner.

Antonyms

• Comfortably: In a physically relaxed and contented way.
• Calmly: In a peaceful, quiet, and untroubled manner.

Adverb

1. in a queasy manner
   • `Do I have to remove the liver,' the medical student asked queasily