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Meaning of alcoholic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

alcoholic

Pronunciation:/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk//ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk//ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person addicted to alcohol.

  2. One who abuses alcohol.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to alcohol.

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

    Example: He ordered an alcoholic beverage.

  3. Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism.