liquorish
Definition
- Adjective:
- Fond of or showing a liking for alcoholic drink: "liquorish" describes a person who has a strong inclination or desire for liquor (alcoholic beverages). This meaning is derived from the word "liquor" and is often used in a slightly archaic or informal context.
- Suggestive of a drunkard: It can also describe a person's appearance or behavior that indicates habitual drinking or intoxication.
Usage Examples
- (He was a man who liked alcoholic drinks, frequently seen in a bar.)
- (Her fondness for drinking alcohol caused negative consequences.)
Advanced Usage
- "to have a liquorish tooth": an archaic phrase meaning to have a strong craving for alcoholic beverages.
- He confessed he had a liquorish tooth and could not resist a glass of wine. (He admitted he had a strong desire for alcohol.)
Variants and Related Words
Liquor (n): an alcoholic drink, especially distilled spirits.
- The bar served a variety of liquors. (The bar offered many types of strong alcoholic drinks.)
Liquorishness (n): the quality or state of being fond of alcoholic drink.
- His liquorishness was evident in his red nose and unsteady walk. (His fondness for alcohol was visible.)
Synonyms
- Bibulous: fond of drinking alcohol; often humorous or formal.
- Drink-loving: a straightforward synonym.
- Tippling: (adj) habitually drinking small amounts of alcohol.
Related Idioms
To have a taste for liquor: to enjoy drinking alcohol.
- She has always had a taste for liquor, especially fine whiskey. (She has always liked alcoholic drinks.)
To be in one's cups: to be drunk.
- He was in his cups and singing loudly. (He was drunk and singing.)
Note on Spelling
The word "liquorish" is sometimes confused with "licorish" (a variant of "licorice," a sweet). However, "liquorish" specifically relates to alcohol, while "licorish" refers to the plant or candy. The spelling with "qu" (liquorish) is the correct form for the meaning related to drink.