Sick

Characterized by physical or mental illness; affected by disease or ill health. Can also describe feeling disgust or repulsion, expressing enthusiasm or excitement (slang), or denoting a dark, perverse, or morbid sense of humor or style. This multifaceted term shifts meaning based on context and can represent a range of experiences and emotions. Its usage has also evolved with the digital age and varies geographically.

Sick meaning with examples

• The doctor said she was sick with the flu, and needed rest for her symptoms to alleviate before she can return to work.
• After eating the bad shellfish, he felt sick all night, experiencing severe nausea and vomiting.
• The film was so gruesome it was sick. It was very disturbing to all audience members, causing them to turn away.
• Oh my gosh, that skate-boarding trick was sick! I've never seen anything like it. Pure awesomeness!
• After the tragedy, the comedian's sick jokes about it drew controversy; some found it offensive, while others found it healing.