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- [dip-suh-mey-nee-ak, -soh-]
- /ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ niˌæk, -soʊ-/
- /ˌdɪp.səˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dip-suh-mey-nee-ak, -soh-]
- /ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ niˌæk, -soʊ-/
Definitions of dipsomaniac word
- noun dipsomaniac a person with an irresistible craving for alcoholic drink. 1
- adjective dipsomaniac addicted to alcohol 1
- noun dipsomaniac One with a morbid paroxysmal craving for alcohol; an alcoholic. 0
- noun dipsomaniac alcoholic, drunkard 0
- noun dipsomaniac any person who has an uncontrollable and recurring urge to drink alcohol 0
- adjective dipsomaniac relating to or affected with dipsomania 0
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Origin of dipsomaniac
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; dipsomani(a) + -ac
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Parts of speech for Dipsomaniac
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dipsomaniac popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dipsomaniac usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for dipsomaniac
noun dipsomaniac
- abstainer — a person who abstains from something regarded as improper or unhealthy, especially the drinking of alcoholic beverages.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- teetotaler — a person who abstains totally from intoxicating drink.
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