Alcoholic

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌæl.kəˈhɒ.lɪk/

Definitions of alcoholic

noun a person who is addicted to alcohol

Example Sentences

A1 My uncle is an alcoholic.

A2 She realized she had a problem with alcohol and sought help for her alcoholic tendencies.

B1 The support group provides a safe space for recovering alcoholics to share their experiences.

B2 The documentary highlighted the struggles faced by high-functioning alcoholics in society.

C1 The renowned psychiatrist specializes in treating alcoholic patients with dual diagnoses.

C2 The acclaimed author drew inspiration from his own battles with alcoholism to write a best-selling novel.

adjective related to or suffering from alcoholism

Example Sentences

A1 He is an alcoholic drink.

A2 She avoids alcoholic beverages.

B1 The party had a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

B2 The alcoholic content of this wine is quite high.

C1 She sought help for her alcoholic tendencies.

C2 The restaurant offers a wide range of alcoholic beverages from around the world.

Examples of alcoholic in a Sentence

formal The doctor diagnosed him as an alcoholic and recommended immediate treatment.

informal My uncle is an alcoholic, but he's been sober for five years now.

slang I can't believe she's dating that alcoholic guy from the bar.

figurative Her addiction to shopping is like being an alcoholic but with clothes instead of alcohol.

Grammatical Forms of alcoholic

past tense

alcoholiced

plural

alcoholics

comparative

more alcoholic

superlative

most alcoholic

present tense

alcoholic

future tense

will alcoholic

perfect tense

have alcoholiced

continuous tense

is alcoholicing

singular

alcoholic

positive degree

alcoholic

infinitive

to alcoholic

gerund

alcoholicing

participle

alcoholiced

Origin and Evolution of alcoholic

First Known Use: 1789 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Arabic
Story behind the word: The word 'alcoholic' originated from the Latin word 'alcoholicus' which was derived from the Arabic word 'al-kuḥl' meaning 'powdered antimony'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a substance that was used in medicine, the term 'alcoholic' evolved to refer to a person suffering from alcoholism or addiction to alcohol in the late 18th century.