Cool MateMeaning of Alcoholic
connected with or containing alcohol
In simple words: A person who drinks too much alcohol and cannot control it.
Alcoholic in a sentence
- **alcoholic drinks/beverages**
- The fruit juice tasted slightly alcoholic.
- The guests left in an alcoholic haze.
- their alcoholic daughter
How to use Alcoholic
Use 'alcoholic' in formal and neutral contexts to describe someone with an addiction to alcohol. Avoid it in casual conversations to prevent sounding judgmental.
Grammar pattern
alcoholic + subject
Memory hint
Sounds like 'al-co-holic' — picture someone who can't stop drinking just like a 'holic' can't stop their favorite activity.
Related words
Collocations with Alcoholic
- recovering alcoholic
- alcoholic beverage
- alcoholic drinks
- problematic alcoholic
- alcoholic syndrome
Synonyms for Alcoholic
- drunkard
- wino
- lush
- souse
- boozehound
Opposites of Alcoholic
- moderate drinker
- teetotaler
Common mistakes with Alcoholic
- Confusing 'alcoholic' with 'social drinker'.
- Using 'alcoholic' to describe occasional drinkers.
Alcoholic appears in
Alcoholic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مدمن كحول
شخص يشرب الكثير من الكحول ولا يستطيع السيطرة على ذلك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মদ্যপ
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি অতিরিক্ত মদ্যপান করেন এবং তা নিয়ন্ত্রণ করতে পারেন না।
- GermanDeutsch
Alkoholiker/in, alkoholisch
Eine Person, die zu viel Alkohol trinkt und es nicht kontrollieren kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Alcohólico
Una persona que bebe demasiado alcohol y no puede controlarlo.
- Persianفارسی
الکلی
کسی که زیاد الکل مینوشد و نمیتواند جلوی خودش را بگیرد.
- FrenchFrançais
Alcoolique
Une personne qui boit trop d'alcool et qui ne peut pas s'en passer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शराबी
एक व्यक्ति जो बहुत ज़्यादा शराब पीता है और खुद को रोक नहीं पाता।
- ItalianItaliano
Alcolico
Una persona che beve troppo alcol e non riesce a controllarsi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alcoólico
Uma pessoa que bebe álcool em excesso e não consegue controlar.
- RussianРусский
Алкоголик
Человек, который слишком много пьет алкоголь и не может это контролировать.
- Urduاردو
شرابی، الکولی
ایسا شخص جو بہت زیادہ شراب پیتا ہے اور اسے کنٹرول نہیں کر سکتا۔
- Chinese中文
酗酒者
一个喝太多酒并且无法控制自己的人。
More words like Alcoholic
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Alcoholic
What does Alcoholic mean?
A person who drinks too much alcohol and cannot control it.
What is the definition of Alcoholic?
connected with or containing alcohol
How do you use Alcoholic in a sentence?
**alcoholic drinks/beverages**
Can you give another example of Alcoholic?
The fruit juice tasted slightly alcoholic.
What are synonyms for Alcoholic?
Common alternatives include drunkard, wino, lush, souse, boozehound.
What is the opposite of Alcoholic?
Opposite meanings include moderate drinker, teetotaler.
What words go with Alcoholic?
It commonly pairs with recovering alcoholic, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drinks, problematic alcoholic, alcoholic syndrome.
What are common mistakes when using Alcoholic?
Confusing 'alcoholic' with 'social drinker'. Using 'alcoholic' to describe occasional drinkers.
How do you pronounce Alcoholic?
US: /["/ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Alcoholic?
Use 'alcoholic' in formal and neutral contexts to describe someone with an addiction to alcohol. Avoid it in casual conversations to prevent sounding judgmental.
What CEFR level is Alcoholic?
"Alcoholic" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.