Vinous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvaɪnəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vinous is an adjective meaning Pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine.
Meaning
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine.
More Meanings
- Tending to drink wine excessively.
- Affected by the drinking of wine.
Example Sentences
Curiosity induced him to ask the wild-eyed vinous old man if he knew the lady.
The vinous Greek to whom he had address'd / His question, much too merry to divine / The questioner, fill'd up a glass of wine, […]
Yet fat and vinous old Jack Falstaff, whose portraiture is the happiest hit in all the varied range of English comedy, must be sought for in other scenes.
"Come, come," said James, putting his hand to his nose and winking at his cousin with a pair of vinous eyes, "no jokes, old boy; no trying it on on me.[…]"
Synonyms for vinous
Depending on context, synonyms include winelike, winy, vinaceous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vinaceous, winy, potation, vinic, vinarian, vinicultural.
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