word
Alcoholic
A-lkuh-HAH-lihk
/ˌælkʌˈhɑːlɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
alcoholic
Dictionary meaning
Addicted to alcohol.
Examples
- Alcoholic expatriates in Paris- Carl Van Doren.
- Alcoholic drinks.
Synonyms: alcohol-dependent
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