dipsomaniac

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dipsomaniac

A man sits alone at a bar, a known dipsomaniac.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually: A dipsomaniac is someone who suffers from an uncontrollable and compulsive craving for alcoholic beverages, often leading to periods of heavy, excessive drinking.
Usage
  • The term "dipsomaniac" is a formal and clinical word, often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe a severe form of alcoholism characterized by intermittent bouts of intense craving and drinking.
  • It is more specific than general terms like "drunkard" or "alcoholic," implying a pathological, impulsive condition.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor diagnosed him as a dipsomaniac, noting his pattern of uncontrollable binge drinking.
    • In the late 19th century, she was labeled a dipsomaniac and committed to an asylum.
    • His behavior was consistent with that of a dipsomaniac, as he would disappear for days on drinking sprees.
Advanced Usage
  • "Suffering from dipsomania": This phrase describes the condition itself, from which a dipsomaniac suffers.
    • He was suffering from dipsomania, which explained his periodic and severe relapses.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dipsomania (noun): The condition or illness of having an uncontrollable craving for alcohol.
    • Dipsomania is considered a serious impulse-control disorder.
  • Dipsomaniacal (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a dipsomaniac.
    • The novel explored the character's dipsomaniacal tendencies.
Synonyms
  • Alcoholic: A more common general term for a person addicted to alcohol.
  • Drunkard: A person who is habitually drunk.
  • Sot: An archaic term for a habitual drunkard.
  • Inebriate: A formal term for a person who is drunk or addicted to alcohol.
Antonyms
  • Teetotaler: A person who never drinks alcohol.
  • Abstainer: A person who refrains from drinking alcohol.
Notes on Meaning
  • While "dipsomaniac" and "alcoholic" are often used interchangeably in casual speech, "dipsomaniac" historically and clinically can imply a specific pattern of periodic, compulsive bingeing rather than constant drinking. It emphasizes the impulsive, craving-driven nature of the disorder.
dipsomaniac

A man sits alone at a bar, a known dipsomaniac.

Noun
  1. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually

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