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Definitions for: Alcoholic [n] a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually
[adj] addicted to alcohol; "alcoholic expatriates in Paris"- Carl Van Doren
[adj] used of beverages; containing alcohol; "alcoholic beverages"
Webster (1913) Definition: Al`co*hol"ic, a. [Cf. F. alcolique.]
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.
Al`co*hol"ic, n.
1. A person given to the use of alcoholic liquors.
2. pl. Alcoholic liquors.
Synonyms: addicted, alcohol-dependent, boozer, dipsomaniac, dry, hard, intoxicant, intoxicating, laced, lush, soaker, souse, spiked, spiritous, spirituous, strong, wet
Antonyms: nonalcoholic, soft
See Also: drunk, drunkard, inebriate, rummy, sot
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