Dipsomaniac

Pronunciation: /dɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

Definitions of dipsomaniac

noun a person who has an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic beverages

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a dipsomaniac, he drinks alcohol excessively.

A2 The dipsomaniac struggled to control his drinking habits.

B1 The dipsomaniac's family staged an intervention to help him overcome his addiction.

B2 Despite multiple rehab attempts, the dipsomaniac continued to relapse.

C1 The dipsomaniac sought professional help from a renowned addiction specialist.

C2 The dipsomaniac's story was featured in a documentary about alcoholism.

Examples of dipsomaniac in a Sentence

formal The hospital staff suspected the patient may be a dipsomaniac due to his excessive alcohol consumption.

informal I heard she's a real dipsomaniac, always drinking way too much at parties.

slang He's such a dipsomaniac, he can never turn down a drink.

figurative Her obsession with shopping is like a dipsomaniac's need for alcohol.

Grammatical Forms of dipsomaniac

• past tense: dipsomaniac-ed
• plural: dipsomaniacs
• comparative: more dipsomaniac
• superlative: most dipsomaniac
• present tense: dipsomaniac
• future tense: will dipsomaniac
• perfect tense: have dipsomaniac-ed
• continuous tense: is dipsomaniac-ing
• singular: dipsomaniac
• positive degree: dipsomaniac
• infinitive: to dipsomaniac
• gerund: dipsomaniacing
• participle: dipsomaniac-ed

Origin and Evolution of dipsomaniac

First Known Use: 1867 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dipsomaniac' originated from the Greek words 'dipsa' meaning 'thirst' and 'mania' meaning 'madness'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe a specific type of alcoholism characterized by uncontrollable cravings for alcohol, the term 'dipsomaniac' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe anyone who has an excessive or uncontrollable desire for alcohol or any substance.