Alcoholic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæl.kəˈhɒl.ɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alcoholic is a noun meaning A person who is addicted to alcohol.
Meaning
A person who is addicted to alcohol.
More Meanings
- One who abuses alcohol.
- Of or pertaining to alcohol.
- Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.
- Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism.
Example Sentences
He ordered an alcoholic beverage.
The oysters were sour, and excessively alcoholic.
Don't you know you've got your daddy's eyes Daddy was an alcoholic
A statement from the official Lao News Agency (KPL) Friday reported that “the consumption of tainted alcoholic beverages” was the suspected cause of the deaths.
Word Forms
- alcoholics
Synonyms for alcoholic
Depending on context, synonyms include distilled, fermented, inebriate, intoxicating, spirituous, lush.
Antonyms for alcoholic
Common opposites include teetotaler, nonalcoholic, alcohol-free, virgin, soft.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boozer, dipsomaniac, intoxicating, intoxicant, spirituous, addicted.
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