Word of the Day - 05/22/26
bibulous
/'bɪbjələs/(adj.): given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
The old sailor, known for his bibulous tendencies, often recounted tales from his youth over a pint of ale.
Word Origin
The word 'bibulous' originates from Late Latin 'bibulus', which itself comes from the Latin verb 'bibere', meaning 'to drink'. The suffix '-ulus' is an adjective suffix indicating a tendency or inclination towards something, so 'bibulus' means 'prone to drinking'.
Words with similar origins include 'imbibe' (from Latin 'imbibere', 'to drink in'), 'beverage' (ultimately from Latin 'bibere' via Old French), and 'bib' (a cloth worn while drinking or eating, related to 'bibere').