Alcoholic: meaning, definitions and examples
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alcoholic
[ ˌalkəˈhɒlɪk ]
substance abuse
A person who is addicted to alcohol and has a strong desire to drink excessively.
Synonyms
alcohol addict, alcohol dependent, drunkard
Examples of usage
- He was struggling with his addiction and knew he needed help to overcome being an alcoholic.
- She realized she was an alcoholic when she couldn't go a day without drinking.
- The support group was filled with recovering alcoholics who shared their stories of struggle and triumph.
- Many alcoholics find it difficult to admit they have a problem and seek help.
- Being an alcoholic can have serious health consequences if not addressed.
describing behavior
Relating to or resulting from alcoholism.
Synonyms
addictive, intemperate, problematic
Examples of usage
- Her alcoholic father's behavior had a negative impact on the family.
- The alcoholic tendencies in his family made him cautious about drinking.
Translations
Translations of the word "alcoholic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alcoólico
🇮🇳 शराबी
🇩🇪 alkoholisch
🇮🇩 alkoholik
🇺🇦 алкогольний
🇵🇱 alkoholowy
🇯🇵 アルコール性の
🇫🇷 alcoolique
🇪🇸 alcohólico
🇹🇷 alkolik
🇰🇷 알코올성의
🇸🇦 كحولي
🇨🇿 alkoholický
🇸🇰 alkoholický
🇨🇳 酒精的
🇸🇮 alkoholni
🇮🇸 áfengis
🇰🇿 алкогольді
🇬🇪 ალკოჰოლური
🇦🇿 alkoqollu
🇲🇽 alcohólico
Word origin
The word 'alcoholic' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'alcohol' combined with the suffix '-ic', meaning 'pertaining to'. It was initially used to describe a chemical substance, but later evolved to refer to a person addicted to alcohol. The concept of alcoholism has been recognized for centuries, with various treatments and attitudes towards it changing over time.
See also: alcohol.