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Meaning of alcoholic
A person who suffers from alcoholism.
Etymology of alcoholic
The word "alcoholic" has its roots in the 19th century, derived from the words "alcohol" and the suffix "-ic", which forms an adjective
The term initially referred to a person who was suffering from the effects of alcohol but later came to describe someone with a chronic dependence on alcohol
Synonyms
Definitions
- Relating to or caused by alcohol
- * A person who suffers from alcoholism
- * A person who drinks excessively
Usage Examples
- The hospital has a specialized unit for treating alcoholic patients
- * He became an alcoholic after losing his job and struggling with depression
- * The support group helps alcoholics stay sober and rebuild their lives
Antonyms
teetotaler
abstainer
non-drinker
moderate drinker
temperate person
sober person
abstinent person
clean person
recovering person
dry person
non-alcoholic
temperate individual
self-controlled person
disciplined person
restrained person
sober individual
calm person
composed person
sane person
rational person
lucid person