Synonyms of sick
120 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for sick is poorly. Other synonyms of sick are unhealthy, morbid, sickly, ill and nauseated. The opposite of sick is well.
Synonyms and similar words for sick
adjectiveIn poor health; ill.
- illNauseated; having an urge to vomit.
- not well
- poorlyIll, unwell, sick.
- sicklyNot in good health; (somewhat) sick.
- unwell
- diseasedAffected with or suffering from disease.
- disease-riddenDominated by disease.
- infectedHaving an infection.
- morbidTaking an interest in, or fixating on, unhealthy or unwholesome subjects such as death, decay, disease.
- morbific
- morboseProceeding from disease; morbid; unhealthy.
- unhealthySick or ill.
- infect obsolete
adjectiveHaving an urge to vomit.
adjectiveVery good, excellent, awesome, badass.
- radA non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.
- wickedExcellent; awesome; masterful; exceptional.
- ace slang
- admirable
- amazing
- awe-inspiringInspiring awe; awesome.
- awesome colloquialExcellent, exciting, remarkable.
- badassHaving an extreme appearance, attitude, or behavior that is considered admirable.
- broyal
- bang onPrecisely accurate; exactly appropriate or fitting; spot on.
- bang-upEspecially good; wonderful; superb.
- studlyLike a stud; being or relating to a sexually attractive male.
- based
- beatific
- beneshipVery good; excellent.
- bitching slang
- blissful
- bomb slangGreat, awesome.
- brilliant
- bullyVery good.
- celestial
- cher
- choice
- chronic slang
- churOverwhelming; demanding; intense.
- cock onPerformed well; excellent; exact; correct.
- commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
- cool slang
- copaceticFine, excellent, OK, in excellent order.
- crackerjack
- cushty slangExcellent, very good.
- dank slang
- def slangExcellent; very good.
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divine
- dope slangAmazing; cool.
- epic
- excellent
- exceptional
- exemplary
- exquisite
- extraordinary
- fab slangFabulous (great or spectacular).
- fabulous
- fantabulosaWonderful.
- fantasticWonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
- fierce Ireland, slangExcellent, very good.
- finger-lickin' good figurativelyExtremely good; superb.
- fireAmazing; excellent.
- fireball slangExcellent, terrific.
- first-rateSuperb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality.
- fly slang
- frabjousFabulous, joyous; great, wonderful.
- gloriousExcellent, wonderful; delightful.
- gnarly
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- great
- grouse Australia, slangExcellent.
- heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
- heavenlyStrongly or sublimely good, beautiful, or pleasurable.
- immaculate
- impeccable
- incredible
- kick-ass
- kicking slang
- killer slangExcellent, very good, cool.
- lash dialectalExcellent, wonderful.
- lautitiousSumptuous; luxurious; splendid.
- lit slangExcellent, fantastic; cool.
- magnificent
- marvelousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- nangExcellent; awesome; masterful; deeply satisfying.
- outstanding
- out of sightSuperb, excellent.
- phat slangExcellent; cool; very good.
- peak
- pengOf the highest quality; excellent; splendid.
- phenomenal
- pogAwesome, excellent, remarkable.
- poggersAwesome.
- priceless figurativelyExcellent; fantastic; wonderful.
- pukka slang
- quality slang
- radical slang
- remarkable
- sensational
- slap-upExcellent, first-class.
- slick slang
- spectacular
- spiffing
- splendid
- spot on
- stellar
- sterling
- stunning
Opposite of sick
Meaning of sick
- adjective In poor health; ill.
- adjective [with with] Afflicted by (a specific condition, usually medical).
- adjective Having an urge to vomit.
sick in other languages
Questions about synonyms of sick
- What is another word for sick?
- Sick has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as poorly, unhealthy, morbid, sickly, ill, nauseated, infected and disease-ridden.
- What is the opposite of sick?
- The opposite of sick is well. Other antonyms of sick are fit and healthy.
- What does sick mean?
- Sick means in poor health; ill.
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