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al·co·hol·ic
 alcoholic
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- pronunciation:
- ael
k
haw
lihk
[or]
ael
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ha
lihk
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
containing alcohol.
They did not serve alcoholic drinks at the wedding.- synonyms:
- intoxicating
- similar words:
- fermented
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definition 2: |
suffering from alcoholism.
Mr. Collins stopped drinking because he was afraid he was becoming alcoholic.- similar words:
- addicted
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derivation: |
alcoholically (adv.) |
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