BIBULOUS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

bibulous

adjective

ˈbi-byə-ləs

Definition of bibulous

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

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nonabsorbent

as in drunken

given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past

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Recent Examples of bibulous 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 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

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Adjective

The German brand designs the thin sole from real, soft leather, and its breathable, absorbent material keeps feet from getting sweaty.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Bluetooth Speaker Deal The Bose SoundLink Flex 2nd Gen drops rugged, portable audio into your beach gear by wrapping a clear high-fidelity speaker array inside a shock-absorbent silicone body.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

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The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
On the personal side, Beth and Rip both attempt to connect with Carter in last week’s episode after his drunken acts in episode 7.

— Brayden Garcia July 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

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