crapulous

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Quotations 1.2.3 Related terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin crapulentus, crapulosus; compare French crapuleux; see crapula.

[edit] Adjective

crapulous (comparative more crapulous, superlative most crapulous)

1. Characterized by excessive eating or drinking.
2. Suffering physically from the consequences of excessive eating or drinking.
3. (webster 1913 definition) Surcharged with liquor; alcoholism; sick from excessive indulgence in drinking or eating; drunk; given to excesses.

[edit] Synonyms

• crapulent, debauched, intemperate

[edit] Quotations

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

[edit] Related terms

• crapula
• crapulence
• crapulously
• crapulousness

[edit] Translations