bibliotaphic

/ˌbɪblɪɒˈtæfɪk/; /ˌbɪblɪɒˈtæfɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a book lover or collector of rare books

“She inherited a vast, bibliotaphic library from her grandfather.”

2. adjective

relating to a bibliophile, especially in the way of being excessively fond of or knowledgeable about books

“The bibliotaphic atmosphere of the old bookstore transported her back to her childhood.”

3. noun

a lover or collector of rare books

“The bibliotaphic collector spent years searching for the first edition of the novel.”

Synonyms

  • bibliophilic
  • bibliophilous
  • bookish

Antonyms

  • anti-book
  • bibliophobic