beery
/'biəri/
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Definition
Adjective: - Having the smell, taste, or characteristic qualities of beer. - Suggestive of or influenced by beer, especially in being somewhat intoxicated or having a flushed, boisterous quality.
Usage
The adjective "beery" is used to describe something that smells or tastes strongly of beer. It can also describe a person, atmosphere, or quality that is reminiscent of or influenced by the consumption of beer.
Examples
- The beery aroma filled the pub's air. (Describing a smell)
- He gave a beery laugh after his third pint. (Describing a quality of laughter influenced by beer)
- The carpet had a stale, beery odor. (Describing a persistent smell)
Advanced Usage
- "beery breath": breath that smells distinctly of beer.
- "a beery haze": a state of mild intoxication or a memory clouded by alcohol.
- "beery bonhomie": a loud, hearty friendliness associated with drinking beer.
Variants and Related Words
- Beer (n): The alcoholic beverage from which the quality is derived.
- Beerily (adv, rare): In a beery manner.
Synonyms
- Ale-scented: smelling of ale (a type of beer).
- Malty: having the flavor or aroma of malt, a key ingredient in beer.
- Boozy: smelling or suggestive of alcoholic drink (more general than "beery").
Antonyms
- Sober: not affected by alcohol.
- Odorless: having no smell.