Bibliosmia

Pronunciation: /bɪbliˈoʊzmiə/

Definitions of bibliosmia

noun the act of smelling books

Example Sentences

A1 I love the smell of books, especially the scent of bibliosmia.

A2 Some people are sensitive to bibliosmia and prefer e-books instead.

B1 Bibliosmia can evoke strong memories and emotions for avid readers.

B2 The bibliosmia of old books is often described as musty and nostalgic.

C1 Bibliosmia is a unique sensory experience that book lovers cherish.

C2 Libraries are filled with the delightful bibliosmia of countless books waiting to be explored.

Examples of bibliosmia in a Sentence

formal Bibliosmia refers to the act of smelling books to experience the scent of paper and ink.

informal I love the bibliosmia of old libraries, it's so nostalgic.

slang Some book lovers are addicted to bibliosmia, they can't resist the smell of a new book.

figurative For some, bibliosmia is like a form of therapy, calming their mind and soul.

Grammatical Forms of bibliosmia

• past tense: smelled
• plural: bibliosmias
• comparative: more bibliosmic
• superlative: most bibliosmic
• present tense: smells
• future tense: will smell
• perfect tense: has smelled
• continuous tense: is smelling
• singular: bibliosmia
• positive degree: bibliosmia
• infinitive: to bibliosmize
• gerund: bibliosmizing
• participle: bibliosmized

Origin and Evolution of bibliosmia

First Known Use: 1899 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'bibliosmia' is derived from the Greek words 'biblio' meaning book and 'osme' meaning smell.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the act of smelling books, 'bibliosmia' has evolved to encompass the love and appreciation of the smell of books and libraries.