alcoholic — a person who suffers from alcoholism; someone addicted to alcohol
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who suffers from alcoholism; someone addicted to alcohol
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌælkəˈhɔːlɪk/
Korean meaning: 알코올 중독자, 술에 중독된 사람
Korean pronunciation: 앨커**홀**릭
Example Sentences
- My uncle became an alcoholic after watching too many cooking shows with wine recipes.
- The restaurant serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
- He claimed he wasn't an alcoholic because he only drank on days ending in 'y'.
alcoholic
NOUN//ˌælkəˈhɔːlɪk//
a person who suffers from alcoholism; someone addicted to alcohol
He realized he was alcoholic when he couldn't stop at one drink.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
alcohol(알코올)과 -ic(~의 성질을 가진)이 결합된 단어로, 아랍어 'al-kuhl'(미세한 가루)에서 유래되어 의학적 용어로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My uncle became an alcoholic after watching too many cooking shows with wine recipes.”
“The restaurant serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.”
“He claimed he wasn't an alcoholic because he only drank on days ending in 'y'.”
“Treatment programs help alcoholics overcome their addiction.”
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