Definition

In a way that relates to or resembles the behavior of someone who is addicted to alcohol.

Example

He behaved alcoholically at the party, causing concern among his friends.

Conversation

I noticed that he drinks a bit too alcoholically at parties.

Yeah, it can be a bit much sometimes.

It’s hard to watch him act alcoholically and not say anything.

True, but he has to realize it on his own eventually.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alcoholically → It is formed from "alcohol" (from Arabic *al-kuḥl*, meaning the kohl or fine powder, later referring to distilled substances) and "-ically" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "alcoholically" refers to behaving or acting in a manner related to alcohol consumption.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'alcohol' which originally referred to a fine powder and later to distilled drinks, combined with '-ically' meaning in a certain manner. This helps you remember that 'alcoholically' describes actions or behaviors related to alcohol.

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