Hi there! I've decided that Thursday sounds the most grammar-like of all the days of the week and therefore deserves to be the day for my short grammar lessons. This Thursday I'm going over one of the simplest (but most easily confused) things: nauseous vs. nauseated.
Nauseous means "causing nausea."
Nauseated means "affected with nausea."
So when you say, "I'm nauseous," you are really saying, "I make other people nauseated," or "I make other people sick."
If you're feeling sick, say "I'm nauseated."
If you have any questions, put them in the comments. I'd also love to hear if you have suggestions for books I should review, or other grammar concepts you have questions about.
nauseous means both of those definition
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