Definition of "alcoholic" in English

noun

1. A person who is addicted to alcohol.

2. One who abuses alcohol.

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to alcohol.

2. Having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents.

   • He ordered an alcoholic beverage.
   • The oysters were sour, and excessively alcoholic.

3. Of, pertaining to, or affected by alcoholism.