Bibulous

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪbjələs/

Definitions of bibulous

adjective absorbing or inclined to absorb liquid, especially alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 She is a bibulous person who enjoys drinking alcohol.

A2 The bibulous man stumbled out of the bar after having one too many drinks.

B1 The bibulous party guests were loud and rowdy as they drank champagne.

B2 His bibulous behavior at the company event embarrassed his colleagues.

C1 The bibulous connoisseur could distinguish between different types of wine.

C2 The bibulous writer often found inspiration in a glass of whiskey.

Examples of bibulous in a Sentence

formal The bibulous gentleman could often be found at the local wine tasting events.

informal My bibulous friend always knows the best happy hour deals in town.

slang I can't hang out with him when he's in his bibulous mood.

figurative Her bibulous appetite for adventure led her to travel the world.

Grammatical Forms of bibulous

• past tense: bibuloused
• plural: bibulouses
• comparative: more bibulous
• superlative: most bibulous
• present tense: bibulous
• future tense: will be bibulous
• perfect tense: has been bibulous
• continuous tense: is being bibulous
• singular: bibulous
• positive degree: bibulous
• infinitive: to be bibulous
• gerund: bibulousing
• participle: bibuloused

Origin and Evolution of bibulous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bibulous' originated from the Latin word 'bibere' meaning 'to drink'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who enjoys drinking alcohol, the word 'bibulous' has evolved to also mean excessively fond of drinking or absorbing liquids.