al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯ-lik 
-ˈhä-
1
a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
an alcoholic odor
b
: containing alcohol
an alcoholic beverage
2
: affected with alcoholism
: a person affected with alcoholism
Synonyms
Examples of alcoholic in a Sentence
Adjective
a slightly more alcoholic wine
She has an alcoholic uncle.
Noun
Her uncle is an alcoholic.
one can be a social drinker without turning into an alcoholic
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Dylan Manfre, Sportico.com, 15 July 2024
That kept him in the dark to some of its most sinister plot points, which of course involved Danny being terrorized by his alcoholic father (Jack Nicholson).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2024
The oldest kid, Fred Jr. (Charlie Carrick), already an alcoholic but also possessing a natural bonhomie Donald lacks, bears the brunt of dad’s ire.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2024
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Adjective
The Checkers have been owned by Michael Kahn, who is the founder of alcoholic beverage distributor Kahn Ventures Inc., since 2006.
—Dylan Manfre, Sportico.com, 15 July 2024
That kept him in the dark to some of its most sinister plot points, which of course involved Danny being terrorized by his alcoholic father (Jack Nicholson).
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
Noun
And a lot of them become just old, scarred, traumatized people that end up beating their wives or becoming alcoholics and divorcing and all the typical stuff in our societies.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2024
The oldest kid, Fred Jr. (Charlie Carrick), already an alcoholic but also possessing a natural bonhomie Donald lacks, bears the brunt of dad’s ire.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 May 2024
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“Alcoholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcoholic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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alcoholic
1 of 2 adjective
al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯl-ik
-ˈhäl-
1
: of, relating to, or containing alcohol
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
2 of 2 noun
: a person affected with alcoholism
Medical Definition
alcoholic
1 of 2 adjective
al·co·hol·ic
ˌal-kə-ˈhȯl-ik, -ˈhäl-
1
a
: of, relating to, or caused by alcohol
alcoholic hepatitis
b
: containing alcohol
2
: affected with alcoholism
alcoholic
2 of 2 noun
: one affected with alcoholism
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