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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
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
Derivative terms: Alcohol, Alcohol
Antonyms: Nonalcoholic
3. Adjective. Addicted to alcohol. "Alcoholic expatriates in Paris"
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)