ad nauseam

Definition

To a nauseating or sickening degree.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin ad nauseam, from ad (“to”) + nauseam (“sea-sickness, sickness, nausea”), accusative of nausea.

Example Sentences

• "A drunk person was repeating the same old story ad nauseam."
• "The Feelings album flew off the shelves, and Albert became a pop sensation - until, thanks to airplay ad nauseam, radio listeners grew weary of his sentiments."