1. excessively fond of drinking alcoholic beverages
Usage: formal; literary
2. readily absorbing liquid; highly absorbent
Usage: technical; rare

Examples

• The bibulous old gentleman spent most evenings at the tavern.
• His bibulous habits eventually cost him his job and family.
• The novel portrayed the bibulous lifestyle of the wealthy elite.
• She avoided her bibulous uncle at family gatherings.
• The bibulous paper towel soaked up the spill immediately.
• Scientists tested the bibulous properties of various materials.