VORA
VORADictionaryC2Bibliomania
CEFR C2 — Proficiency

Bibliomania

Definition

(rare, literary) An excessive or obsessive love of books, often characterized by a desire to collect and hoard them. This term is derived from the Greek words 'biblion' (book) and 'mania' (madness).

Example Sentences

1The bibliophile's bibliomania led him to spend his entire inheritance on rare first editions, which he then stored in a climate-controlled vault.
2Is it possible to distinguish between a genuine passion for reading and bibliomania, or are they merely different points on the same continuum?
3The author's bibliomania is evident in the meticulous research and extensive citations that underpin her historical novel.
4Bibliomania can be a curse for those who suffer from it, as it often leads to financial ruin and social isolation.
5There is a fine line between being a book collector and succumbing to bibliomania, and it is one that many enthusiasts struggle to navigate.

More C2 Words

🎧 Hear "Bibliomania" pronounced & master it with spaced repetition — free →
VORA · Dictionary · Pricing
© 2026 VORA — voralingo.com · English vocabulary mastery from A1 to C2