vinous
of, resembling, or containing wine.
of, relating to, or characteristic of wine: a vinous fragrance.
produced by, indicative of, or given to indulgence in wine.
wine red; wine-colored: a vinous hue.
Origin of vinous
1Other words from vinous
- non·vi·nous, adjective
- un·vi·nous, adjective
Words Nearby vinous
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How to use vinous in a sentence
We wine nerds may be skeptical of your vinous abilities, but we love being surprised.
Holiday gifts for wine lovers: Local bottles, luxe gadgets and tasting kits | Dave McIntyre | November 18, 2021 | Washington PostThey are vinous, herbaceous, and reminiscent of sourdough yeast starter.
Spontaneous fermentation results in a sour quality with vinous notes.
Despite its reputation as the vinous equivalent of a beer helmet, box wine is gaining new respect.
So, being also a little under vinous influence, he stammered out something, and then fairly blubbered for joy.
Not in the wildest days of Eastcheap revelry did it resound in any one key of vinous harmony.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanHerr Paul, with a somewhat vinous glare, still muttered, "But your duty to the family!"
Villa Rubein and Other Stories | John GalsworthyThese latter were intended to weaken, alter, or evacuate, and he198 was especially partial to the use of vinous remedies.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine | Roswell ParkIt is obtained from vegetable substances by their going through the vinous fermentation.
British Dictionary definitions for vinous
/ (ˈvaɪnəs) /
of, relating to, or characteristic of wine
indulging in or indicative of indulgence in wine: a vinous complexion
Origin of vinous
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