Definitions for alcoholic
ˌæl kəˈhɔ lɪk, -ˈhɒl ɪkal·co·holic

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. alcoholic, alky, dipsomaniac, boozer, lush, soaker, souse(adj)

   a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually

2. alcoholic(adj)

   characteristic of or containing alcohol

   "alcoholic drinks"

3. alcoholic, alcohol-dependent(adj)

   addicted to alcohol

   "alcoholic expatriates in Paris"- Carl Van Doren

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. alcoholic(Noun)

   A person addicted to alcohol.

2. alcoholic(Noun)

   One who abuses alcohol.

3. alcoholic(Adjective)

   Of or pertaining to alcohol.

4. alcoholic(Adjective)

   Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.

5. alcoholic(Adjective)

   Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism

Origin: First attested 1891, from alcohol + -ic

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Alcoholic(adj)

   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. Alcoholic(noun)

   a person given to the use of alcoholic liquors

3. Alcoholic(noun)

   alcoholic liquors

Origin: [Cf. F. alcolique.]

How to pronounce alcoholic?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of alcoholic in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of alcoholic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of alcoholic in a Sentence

1. Dave Steiner:

   All alcoholic beverages affect every person differently.

2. Rachel Stahl:

   There is certainly danger in enjoying alcoholic seltzer regularly.

3. Dylan Thomas:

   An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do.

4. The CEO:

   There are going to be alcoholic beverages that will also contain cannabis.

5. Christopher Gindlesperger:

   Nearly half -- 45 % -- of all non-alcoholic beverages contain 0 %( sugar).

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