Alcoholic

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˌæl.kəˈhÉ’l.ɪk/

Origin

First attested 1891, from alcohol + -ic

Full definition of alcoholic

Noun

1. A person addicted to alcohol.
• Starsailor (band) - AlcoholicDon't you know you've got your daddy's eyesDaddy was an alcoholic
• 2013-06-28, Joris Luyendijk, Our banks are out of control, Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic who still resists the idea that something drastic needs to happen for him to turn his life around.
2. One who abuses alcohol.

Synonyms

• dipsomaniac, drunkard

Antonyms

• teetotaler, on the wagon

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to alcohol.
2. Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.He ordered an alcoholic beverage.The oysters were sour, and excessively alcoholic.
3. Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism

Antonyms

• nonalcoholic

Related terms

• alcohol

Derived terms

• Alcoholics Anonymous