Synonyms for alcoholic

Noun

1. alcoholic, alky, dipsomaniac, boozer, lush, soaker, souse, drunkard, drunk, rummy, sot, inebriate

usage: a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually

Adjective

1. alcoholic (vs. nonalcoholic), hard, strong, intoxicant, intoxicating, laced, spiked, spirituous, spiritous, dry, wet

usage: used of beverages containing alcohol; "alcoholic drinks"

2. alcoholic, alcohol-dependent, addicted (vs. unaddicted)

usage: addicted to alcohol; "alcoholic expatriates in Paris"- Carl Van Doren