alcoholic

al-co-hol-ic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Containing or relating to alcohol.

  2. 2.

    Caused by or relating to the consumption of alcohol.

  3. 3.

    A person who is addicted to alcohol; someone suffering from alcoholism.

Phrases & expressions

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    alcoholic beverage — A drink containing alcohol.
  • •
    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — A support organization for people recovering from alcoholism.
  • •
    recovering alcoholic — A person who has overcome or is overcoming alcohol addiction.

Related words

Antonyms: non-alcoholic, soft
See also: addiction, alcohol, sober
Synonyms: intoxicating, spirituous

Etymology

From alcohol + -ic (adjective-forming suffix). Alcohol from Arabic al-kuhl.