Symptoms Of Illness

adjective thin and bony, usually because of suffering, hunger, or age

• The gaunt figure of the starving man was a stark reminder of the famine's devastation.
• She looked gaunt after being sick for a week.
• He's been working so much overtime, he's starting to look gaunt.
• The gaunt landscape of the desert stretched out endlessly before them.

adjective a term used to describe something that is foul-smelling or disgusting

• The child felt puky after eating too much candy.
• I always feel puky after riding roller coasters.
• I can't eat that pizza, it makes me feel puky.
• The thought of public speaking makes me puky with nerves.

verb Shivering is a present participle form of the verb shiver, which means to shake or tremble involuntarily due to cold or fear.

• The cold wind caused her to start shivering uncontrollably.
• I saw him shivering in his thin jacket outside.
• She was shivering like a leaf in that scary movie.
• His words sent a shiver down her spine, making her feel uneasy.

noun a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of the mucous membrane

preposition used to indicate that someone or something is not considered important or impressive

• It is considered impolite to sneeze at the dinner table.
• Don't sneeze at me while I'm talking!
• I can't believe you just sneezed at my new shoes.
• She always sneezes at the idea of change.

noun a state or quality of being achy or sore

• The patient complained of achiness in their joints after the long hike.
• I always feel achiness in my muscles after a tough workout.
• I can't deal with this achiness in my back anymore.
• The achiness in her heart never seemed to fade after the breakup.