Complete Definition of "crapulous"

was wotd|2006|January|15

English
Etymology
Latin crapulentus, crapulosus; cf. French crapuleux; see crapula#English|crapula.

Adjective
en-adj

#surcharge|Surcharged with liquor; alcoholism; sick from excessive indulgence in drinking or eating; drunk; given to excesses

  1. Characterized by excessive eating or drinking; debauched; intemperate.
  2. Having a stomach upset by too much drinking.

Synonyms
crapulent

Quotations
"It is always the crapulous individual that best executes the infamous deed" - de Sade, The 120 Days of Sodom

Related terms
crapula
crapulence
crapulously
crapulousness

Translations

Finnish: t-|fi|krapulainen
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