Alcoholic

Synonyms of alcoholic

• drunkard
• lush
• boozer

Antonyms of alcoholic

• abstainer
• teetotaler
• sober

Collocations of alcoholic

alcoholic drink

Frequency: 80 %

She couldn't resist the temptation of having an alcoholic drink with her friends.

alcoholic beverage

Frequency: 70 %

He ordered another alcoholic beverage at the bar.

alcoholic addiction

Frequency: 60 %

His alcoholic addiction was ruining his life.

alcoholic liver

Frequency: 50 %

Years of heavy drinking had damaged his alcoholic liver.

alcoholic anonymous

Frequency: 45 %

She decided to join Alcoholic Anonymous to seek help.

Idiomatic Expressions for alcoholic

• Phrase: high-functioning alcoholic
  Meaning: similar to a functioning alcoholic, someone who is able to maintain a high level of performance in various aspects of their life despite their alcohol problem
  Usage: He's a high-functioning alcoholic, but his health is still at risk.