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.

Adjective

1. smelling of beer