Bookaholic

Pronunciation: /bʊkəhɒlɪk/

Definitions of bookaholic

noun a person who is addicted to reading books

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a bookaholic and spends all her free time reading.

A2 As a bookaholic, I always carry a book with me wherever I go.

B1 Being a bookaholic, she has a huge collection of novels in her home.

B2 The bookaholic couldn't resist buying more books at the bookstore.

C1 Her reputation as a bookaholic precedes her, with everyone knowing about her love for reading.

C2 Despite being a bookaholic, she still manages to balance her reading obsession with other responsibilities.

Examples of bookaholic in a Sentence

formal The bookaholic spent hours in the library, engrossed in various literary works.

informal My friend is such a bookaholic, she always has her nose buried in a book.

slang I'm a total bookaholic, I can't resist buying new books whenever I see them.

figurative She was a bookaholic in the truest sense, devouring every word like it was her last meal.

Grammatical Forms of bookaholic

• past tense: bookaholic-ed
• plural: bookaholics
• comparative: more bookaholic
• superlative: most bookaholic
• present tense: is bookaholic
• future tense: will be bookaholic
• perfect tense: has been bookaholic
• continuous tense: is being bookaholic
• singular: bookaholic
• positive degree: very bookaholic
• infinitive: to bookaholic
• gerund: bookaholic-ing
• participle: bookaholic-ed

Origin and Evolution of bookaholic

First Known Use: 1975 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bookaholic' is believed to be a combination of 'book' and 'alcoholic', indicating a strong addiction or obsession with books.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who is excessively fond of reading or collecting books, the term 'bookaholic' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of obsession with literature in general, including e-books and audiobooks.