bibliomaniacal

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Word: Bibliomaniacal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "bibliomaniacal" describes someone who has an extreme love for books. This love is so strong that it can become obsessive, leading them to collect books in a way that might seem excessive or unusual. It is related to "bibliomania," which is the term for this obsession.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "bibliomaniacal" to describe a person who collects books passionately or has an intense interest in reading and literature.
• It is often used in a humorous or exaggerated context to emphasize someone's love for books.

Example Sentence:

• "My friend is so bibliomaniacal that her entire living room is filled with stacks of books, and she often spends hours browsing through rare bookstores."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or discussions about psychology, you might find "bibliomaniacal" used to analyze characters who display obsessive behaviors toward books.
• It can also be used in academic discussions about collectors or the history of book collecting.

Word Variants:

• Bibliomania (noun): The obsession with collecting books.
• Bibliomaniac (noun): A person who has bibliomania; someone who is excessively fond of books.

Different Meanings:

• While "bibliomaniacal" primarily refers to an obsession with books, it can also be used more broadly to describe anyone who has an overwhelming enthusiasm for a particular subject or hobby.

Synonyms:

• Bookish
• Book-loving
• Bibliophile (though this is a more positive term and does not imply obsession)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "bibliomaniacal," but you might encounter phrases like:
  • "Lost in a book" - meaning someone is so engrossed in reading that they are unaware of their surroundings.
  • "Bookworm" - a person who loves to read and spends a lot of time doing so.

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Adjective

1. characteristic of or characterized by or noted for bibliomania