1. a person who has an irresistible craving for alcohol; a chronic alcoholic
Usage: formal or medical term; often considered dated; 'alcoholic' is more common in modern usage

1. relating to or characteristic of a dipsomaniac; affected by dipsomania
Usage: formal or medical term; rarely used in modern English

Examples

• The novel's protagonist was a dipsomaniac struggling to maintain his career and family relationships.
• His dipsomaniac tendencies became apparent after years of heavy drinking.
• The clinic specialized in treating dipsomania and other substance-use disorders.
• She recognized the signs of dipsomania in her uncle's behavior and encouraged him to seek help.
• The dipsomaniac found recovery through a twelve-step program and community support.
• Medical literature from the 19th century frequently used the term 'dipsomaniac' to describe alcoholics.