drunkard (Meaning)
drunkard (n)
a chronic drinker
drunkard (n.)
One who habitually drinks strong liquors immoderately; one whose habit it is to get drunk; a toper; a sot.
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drunkard Sentence Examples
- The old tavern was often filled with rowdy drunkards, raising their tankards in boisterous celebration.
- Despite his promising career, he was known to be a notorious drunkard, often stumbling home in the early hours of the morning.
- The village drunkard could often be found slouched against the tavern wall, lost in a haze of alcohol-induced stupor.
- She warned her son about the dangers of becoming a drunkard, recounting stories of ruined lives and broken families.
- The town drunkard's reputation preceded him, with many avoiding him in fear of his unpredictable behavior.
- Despite his wealth, he lived like a penniless drunkard, squandering his fortune on alcohol and revelry.
- The drunkard's slurred speech and unsteady gait made it clear he had imbibed far too much.
- She watched with sadness as her brother descended into the life of a hopeless drunkard, unable to break free from his addiction.
- The local authorities often had to intervene to deal with the antics of the town's resident drunkard.
- The once-respected businessman was reduced to a mere drunkard, his life unraveling under the weight of addiction.
FAQs About the word drunkard
a chronic drinkerOne who habitually drinks strong liquors immoderately; one whose habit it is to get drunk; a toper; a sot.
drunk,alcoholic, tippler, sot, inebriate, boozer,drinker, souse, alky, boozehound
nondrinker, teetotaller, nondrinker, abstainer, teetotaler, teetotaller, abstainer,teetotaler,,teetotalist
The old tavern was often filled with rowdy drunkards, raising their tankards in boisterous celebration.
Despite his promising career, he was known to be a notorious drunkard, often stumbling home in the early hours of the morning.
The village drunkard could often be found slouched against the tavern wall, lost in a haze of alcohol-induced stupor.
She warned her son about the dangers of becoming a drunkard, recounting stories of ruined lives and broken families.
