Definition

A person who has a strong and uncontrollable desire to drink alcohol excessively.

Example

After years of struggle, he finally admitted he was a dipsomaniac and sought help for his addiction.

Conversation

Did you hear about Tom? He’s become quite the dipsomaniac lately.

Yeah, I noticed he’s been drinking a lot more than usual.

It’s really concerning; I hope he gets some help soon.

Me too. It’s tough to watch someone struggle like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dipsomaniac → It is formed from "dipsa" (from Greek "dipsa", meaning thirst) and "mania" (from Greek "mania", meaning madness or obsession). The word describes a person who has an uncontrollable craving for alcohol, reflecting a madness for thirst.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thirst' ('dipsa') and 'madness' ('mania') to remember that a dipsomaniac is someone with an obsession for drinking.

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