al·co·hol·ic /ˌalkəˈhôlik/Submit adjective 1. containing or relating to alcoholic liquor. "beer is the favorite alcoholic drink" synonyms: intoxicating, inebriating, containing alcohol, fermented; More noun 1. a person suffering from alcoholism. synonyms: dipsomaniac, drunk, drunkard, heavy/hard/serious drinker, problem drinker, binge drinker, alcohol abuser, person with a drinking problem; More