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单词 bibulous
释义

bibulous

adjective

bib·​u·​lous ˈbi-byə-ləs How to pronounce bibulous (audio)
1
: highly absorbent
2
a
: fond of alcoholic beverages
b
: of, relating to, or marked by the consumption of alcoholic beverages
bibulously adverb
bibulousness noun

Synonyms

  • absorbent
  • absorbant
  • spongy
  • thirsty
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

Etymology

Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

bibulous

adjective

bib·​u·​lous ˈbib-yə-ləs How to pronounce bibulous (audio)
: highly absorbent
bibulous paper

bibulous

adjective

1
as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily special drying cloths that are so bibulous that they can absorb 10 times their weight in water

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • absorbent
  • absorbant
  • thirsty
  • spongy
  • osmotic

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonabsorbent
2
as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • drunken
  • drunk
  • crapulous
  • intemperate
  • dissolute
  • sottish
  • debauched
  • inebriated
  • tipsy
  • dissipated
  • intoxicated
  • soused
  • high
  • loaded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • temperate
  • sober
  • abstemious
  • straight
  • teetotal
  • abstinent
  • clearheaded
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