Definition of Alcoholic

1. Noun. A person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually.

Exact synonyms: Alky, Boozer, Dipsomaniac, Lush, Soaker, Souse
Generic synonyms: Drunk, Drunkard, Inebriate, Rummy, Sot, Wino
Derivative terms: Booze, Soak, Souse

2. Adjective. Characteristic of or containing alcohol. "Alcoholic drinks"
Similar to: Dry, Hard, Strong, Intoxicant, Intoxicating, Spiritous, Spirituous, Wet
Derivative terms: Alcohol, Alcohol
Antonyms: Nonalcoholic

3. Adjective. Addicted to alcohol. "Alcoholic expatriates in Paris"
Exact synonyms: Alcohol-dependent
Similar to: Addicted

Definition of Alcoholic

1. a. Of or pertaining to alcohol, or partaking of its qualities; derived from, or caused by, alcohol; containing alcohol; as, alcoholic mixtures; alcoholic gastritis; alcoholic odor.

2. n. A person given to the use of alcoholic liquors.

Definition of Alcoholic

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Medical Definition of Alcoholic

1. 1. Relating to, containing, or produced by alcohol. 2. One who suffers from alcoholism. 3. One who abuses or is dependent upon alcohol. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alcoholic

alcids
alclofenac
alclometasone
alco
Alcock's canal
alcogel
alcohol
alcohol
alcohol-dependent
alcohol-in-glass thermometer
alcohol-related disorders
alcohol-soluble eosin
alcoholate
alcoholature
alcoholic (current term)
alcoholic (current term)
alcoholically
alcoholics
alcoholics anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
alcoholic abuse
alcoholic beverage
alcoholic beverages
alcoholic cardiomyopathy
alcoholic cirrhosis
alcoholic dementia
alcoholic deterioration
alcoholic encephalopathy
alcoholic extract
alcoholic fermentation

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