bibulousness

noun

as in intoxication

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  1. intoxication
  2. dipsomania
  3. alcoholism
Noun
  • In the Unite survey, 95% of cabin crew and 55% of ground staff said intoxication was the biggest trigger for abuse.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • David Pedro Sopys, 46, had died three days earlier from hyperthermia, with drug intoxication being a contributing factor.
    — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of intoxication
Noun
  • While anxious weirdos were sprinting to the Piggly Wiggly to stock up on Wonder Bread and milk before the impending snowstorm hit, savvy folks focused more on their looming dipsomania.
    — Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 23 Jan. 2016
  • So adding a hefty pour of ginger beer, some lime juice, and a dope copper mug to your vodka transforms your dipsomania into an actual weekend event.
    — Aaron Goldfarb, Esquire, 15 May 2015
Definition of dipsomania
Noun
  • His love of his family is palpable, but his alcoholism, violent temper, philandering and anger are just as potent.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Wilbon clarified that his issues don’t involved gambling or alcoholism.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of alcoholism
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“Bibulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibulousness. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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