bibulous
adjective
bib·u·lous
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Definition of bibulous
1
: highly absorbent
2a
: fond of alcoholic beverages
b
: of, relating to, or marked by the consumption of alcoholic beverages
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bibulous
Synonyms
absorbent (also absorbant), spongy, thirsty
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Examples of bibulous in a Sentence
special drying cloths that are so bibulous that they can absorb 10 times their weight in water
a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past
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Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun. — John Maccormack, San Antonio Express-News, "Judge Roy Bean left a dubious legacy in San Antonio," 20 Jan. 2018 But how differently would the Iron Lady have handled Brexit or Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s bibulous president? — Philip Delves Broughton, WSJ, "‘Leaders’ and ‘Leadership in Turbulent Times’ Review: Getting Things Done," 16 Nov. 2018 Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun. — John Maccormack, San Antonio Express-News, "Judge Roy Bean left a dubious legacy in San Antonio," 20 Jan. 2018 Old-school voters expecting him to reinstate the fading habit of the long and bibulous lunch may have to wait. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "Why Emmanuel Macron’s Win Is Good News for Theresa May," 9 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bibulous.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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bibulous
adjective
bib·u·lous
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Medical Definition of bibulous
: highly absorbent
bibulous paper