ALCOHOLIC Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

alcoholic 1 of 2

noun

Definition of alcoholic next

as in drunk

a person who makes a habit of getting drunk one can be a social drinker without turning into an alcoholic

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alcoholic

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adjective

as in bibulous

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Noun

At the time, Timothy was an alcoholic, and two of Ben’s grandparents had dealt with alcohol addiction as well. —

Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 Her performances as a mentally ill alcoholic in A Woman Under the Influence and as a gangster's girlfriend on the run in Gloria are still considered some of the best acting in modern filmmaking. —

Nicole Sperling, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2024

Adjective

The trip includes all onboard meals and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks as well as daily excursions, free Wi-Fi, included gratuities, and the use of bicycles and walking sticks. —

Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024 Across the world, people have also used rice to make a variety of alcoholic beverages. —

Emily Price, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alcoholic

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