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al·co·hol·ic
alcoholic
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- pronunciation:
- ael
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haw
lihk
[or]
ael
k
ha
lihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
containing alcohol.
Alcoholic beverages are not served before noon.- synonyms:
- intoxicant, intoxicating, spiritous, spirituous
- similar words:
- fermented
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definition 2: |
of or pertaining to alcohol.
The alcoholic content of this wine is quite high.- synonyms:
- intoxicant, intoxicating, spiritous, spirituous
- similar words:
- fermented
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definition 3: |
afflicted with alcoholism.
I stopped drinking because I was worried about becoming alcoholic.- similar words:
- addicted
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related words: |
strong |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a person afflicted with alcoholism.
He was on the road to becoming an alcoholic while in college.- similar words:
- drunk, drunkard, inebriate
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derivation: |
alcoholically (adv.) |
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