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

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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 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
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Adjective
  • These towels are truly sturdy, absorbent, and consistently reliable.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Muslin burp cloths: on sale for $6.77 Original price: $11.77 These super soft, absorbent, and quick-drying muslin burp cloths are made from 100% cotton.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The leading causes of those crashes were drunken and distracted driving and speeding.
    Sofia Joucovsky, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Prosecutors accused Ferguson of intentionally killing his wife after losing his temper during a drunken argument.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • On the other hand, some users were just straight up thirsty right along with Moore.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • This argument echoes Noakes’s critique of hydration research, which was that studies didn’t distinguish between being dehydrated and feeling thirsty.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Bibulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibulous. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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