bibulous

adjective

bib·​u·​lous ˈbi-byə-ləs 

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

From that bibulous beginning, Mr. Epstein became a driving force behind the Library of America, which published its first books in 1979. —Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022

But how differently would the Iron Lady have handled Brexit or Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s bibulous president? —Philip Delves Broughton, WSJ, 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, 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, 9 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bibulous

adjective

bib·​u·​lous ˈbib-yə-ləs 

1

: highly absorbent

2

: fond of alcoholic drinks

bibulously adverb

bibulousness noun

Medical Definition

bibulous

adjective

bib·​u·​lous ˈbib-yə-ləs 

: highly absorbent

bibulous paper