bile

noun
UK: /baɪl/
US: /baɪl/

  1. A bitter greenish-brown liquid secreted by the liver that aids digestion.

    1. The doctor said my bile production was normal. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bile helps to break down fats in the small intestine during digestion process. [ ] [ ]

  2. Bitterness; a manifestation of ill temper.

    1. His speech was full of bile. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spat out her bile and stormed out of the room, slamming the door. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gall rancor acrimony spleen
bile verb

  1. To show bitterness or bad temper.

    1. He began to bile at the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's always biling about something; I wish she'd just be happy for once. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bile" in English means: A bitter greenish-brown liquid secreted by the liver that aids digestion., Bitterness; a manifestation of ill temper..

The phonetic transcription of "bile" is /baɪl/ in British English and /baɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bile": gall, rancor, acrimony, spleen.

Example usage of "bile": "The doctor said my bile production was normal.". More examples on the page.