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alcoholic
[al-kuh-haw-lik, -hol-ik]
adjective
of, relating to, or of the nature of alcohol.
The fermented milk has a mildly alcoholic flavor.
containing or using alcohol.
The bar serves beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.
caused by alcohol.
alcoholic fermentation.
of or like a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder.
She hadn’t seen or spoken to her alcoholic aunt in over a decade.
preserved in alcohol.
Tissue shrinking in alcoholic specimens did not affect nuclear composition.
noun
Sometimes Offensive.a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder; a person addicted to intoxicating drinks: Prescription medications are available to help alcoholics get sober and stay that way.
He’s a self-described alcoholic.
Prescription medications are available to help alcoholics get sober and stay that way.
alcoholic
/ ˌæəˈɒɪ /
noun
a person affected by alcoholism
adjective
of, relating to, containing, or resulting from alcohol
Sensitive Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- alcoholically adverb
- semialcoholic adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of alcoholic1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Mary is a whiskey-smuggling alcoholic and man-eating cabaret amateur, so dead bored in her marriage that she wishes her husband were dead himself.
It started with a margarita that outshone any alcoholic version I’ve tried—I’m still salivating just thinking about it.
He voices his concerns to Lily, with whom he enjoys mass in the day and alcoholic refreshments in the evening.
The extract was approved for use in sports drinks, alcoholic beverages and teas.
Participants will have to be 21 years or older, wear a wristband and buy alcoholic drinks from participating and licensed businesses.
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