Ad Nauseam | Meaning & Examples
Ad nauseam is an adverb that comes from Latin and means “to the point of sickness/nausea.”
Usually, ad nauseam is used as a hyperbole; typically, it is used to say that something is repeated or carries on to an excessive degree, but not actually to the point of sickness or nausea.
My toddler can sing the same song ad nauseam without appearing to tire.
The teacher went on ad nauseam about the importance of revision and good study habits.
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Ad nauseum
Ad nauseam is often incorrectly spelled “ad nauseum,” but this should not be used.
- The senator went on ad nauseum about his proposed tax cuts.
- The senator went on ad nauseam about his proposed tax cuts.
Frequently asked questions about ad nauseam
- What is a synonym of ad nauseam?
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Ad nauseam is an adverb meaning something is going on too long or is being repeated too much. Some synonyms and near synonyms of ad nauseam are:
- Excessively
- Long-windedly
- At great length
- To a sickening degree
- Repetitively
Automatically rephrase your sentences to express your desired meaning.
- Is it ad nauseam or ad nauseum?
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The correct spelling of the Latin phrase that means “excessively” or “to the point of sickness” is ad nauseam. “Nauseum” with a “u” is always incorrect.
