vinous

[ vahy-nuhs ]

adjective

1. of, resembling, or containing wine.
2. of, relating to, or characteristic of wine:

   a vinous fragrance.

3. produced by, indicative of, or given to indulgence in wine.
4. wine red; wine-colored:

   a vinous hue.

vinous

/ ˈvaɪnəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of wine
2. indulging in or indicative of indulgence in wine

   a vinous complexion

Other Words From

• non·vinous adjective
• un·vinous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinous¹

1655–65; < Latin vīnōsus, equivalent to vīn ( um ) wine + -ōsus -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of vinous¹

C17: from Latin vīnōsus, from vīnum wine

Example Sentences

We wine nerds may be skeptical of your vinous abilities, but we love being surprised.

From Washington Post

They are vinous, herbaceous, and reminiscent of sourdough yeast starter.

From The Daily Beast

Spontaneous fermentation results in a sour quality with vinous notes.

From The Daily Beast

Despite its reputation as the vinous equivalent of a beer helmet, box wine is gaining new respect.

From The Daily Beast

So, being also a little under vinous influence, he stammered out something, and then fairly blubbered for joy.

From Project Gutenberg

Not in the wildest days of Eastcheap revelry did it resound in any one key of vinous harmony.

From Project Gutenberg

Herr Paul, with a somewhat vinous glare, still muttered, "But your duty to the family!"

From Project Gutenberg

These latter were intended to weaken, alter, or evacuate, and he198 was especially partial to the use of vinous remedies.

From Project Gutenberg

It is obtained from vegetable substances by their going through the vinous fermentation.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hard
• spirituous