Synonyms for

Alcoholic

Verb / ˌælkʌˈhɑ:lɪk / Another word for alcoholic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Alcoholic means a person who is addicted to alcohol or a drink containing alcohol.

Synonyms & similar words

nonalcoholic boozer lush souse dipsomaniac alcoholdependent alky soaker drunkard lush wino sot boozer alcohol-dependent

Synonyms by register

Formal

inebriate addict problem drinker

Informal

drunkard boozer tippler lush

Literary

winebibber sot

Antonyms

sober abstinent teetotaler dry straight clean

Common collocations

  • alcoholic beverage
  • alcoholic content
  • alcoholic dependence
  • alcoholic psychosis
  • alcoholic liver disease
  • alcoholic cardiomyopathy
  • alcoholic anonymous

Word family

noun alcoholism
adjective alcoholic

Usage note

The term 'alcoholic' is often considered stigmatizing. Many prefer 'person with alcohol use disorder' or 'person in recovery'.

Example sentences

  1. He is an alcoholic and needs help to overcome his addiction.
  2. My aunt is worried that her husband may turn into an alcoholic.
  3. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on school premises.
  4. She is addicted to alcohol and needs to go to rehab.
  5. The doctor advised him to avoid alcoholic drinks.

Quotes

  • I'm an alcoholic. I'm a drug addict. And I'm homosexual.
  • I have battled with alcoholic problems at a young age.
  • I'm not an alcoholic, I'm just a social drinker.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words