Alcoholic
(adjective)
- Of, relating to, or caused by alcohol.
- Having a strong and habitual dependence on alcohol.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from alcohol + -ic.
Examples:
- She had an alcoholic drink.
- He was diagnosed with an alcoholic liver disease.
- The alcoholic beverage was too strong for her.
- He had a family history of alcoholism.
- Her alcoholic husband was a burden on her.