— alcoholically , adv.
/al'keuh haw"lik, -hol"ik/ , adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of alcohol.
2. containing or using alcohol.
3. caused by alcohol.
4. suffering from alcoholism.
5. preserved in alcohol.
n.
6. Pathol. a person suffering from alcoholism.
7. a person addicted to intoxicating drinks.
[ 1780-90; ALCOHOL + -IC ]
Syn. 6. See drunkard .