bibulous Definition
- 1excessively fond of drinking alcohol
- 2able to absorb liquid easily
Using bibulous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bibulous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was known for his bibulous behavior at parties.
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The bibulous sponge soaked up all the water in the sink.
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The paper towel was not very bibulous and left a lot of water on the counter.
bibulous Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bibulous
Example
The waiter quickly brought some bibulous paper to clean up the spilled wine.
the state or quality of being excessively fond of drinking alcohol
Example
His bibulousness got him into trouble at work.
an environment that encourages or promotes heavy drinking
Example
The bar had a bibulous atmosphere, with people drinking and partying late into the night.
Origins of bibulous
from Latin 'bibere', meaning 'to drink'
Summary: bibulous in Brief
The term 'bibulous' [ˈbɪbjʊləs] describes someone who is excessively fond of drinking alcohol or something that can absorb liquid easily. Examples of usage include 'He was known for his bibulous behavior at parties,' and 'The bibulous sponge soaked up all the water in the sink.' The phrase 'bibulous paper' refers to highly absorbent paper used for cleaning up spills.
