<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of, relating to, or of the nature of alcohol: The fermented milk has a mildly alcoholic flavor.</li><li>containing or using alcohol: The bar serves beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.</li><li>caused by alcohol: alcoholic fermentation.</li><li>of or like a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder: She hadn’t seen or spoken to her alcoholic aunt in over a decade.</li><li>preserved in alcohol: Tissue shrinking in alcoholic specimens did not affect nuclear composition.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Sometimes Offensive. a person with alcoholism or alcohol use disorder; a person addicted to intoxicating drinks: Prescription medications are available to help alcoholics get sober and stay that way. He’s a self-described alcoholic.</li></ul>