Definitions
- Referring to someone who habitually drinks alcohol in excess. - Describing a person who enjoys drinking and often indulges in it. - Talking about someone who is fond of drinking and does so frequently.
- Referring to someone who is habitually or frequently intoxicated by alcohol. - Describing a person who has a problem with alcohol addiction. - Talking about someone who is often visibly drunk and has difficulty controlling their behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe people who consume alcohol frequently or habitually.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of control over alcohol consumption.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who has a problem with alcohol.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Toper is less commonly used than drunkard.
- 2Intensity: Drunkard suggests a more severe level of alcohol addiction than toper.
- 3Connotation: Toper has a more neutral or even slightly positive connotation, while drunkard is more negative.
- 4Behavior: Drunkard implies that the person is often visibly drunk and has difficulty controlling their behavior, while toper does not necessarily imply this.
- 5Formality: Toper is less formal than drunkard and may be considered more colloquial or informal.
Remember this!
Toper and drunkard are synonyms that both refer to people who consume alcohol frequently or habitually. However, drunkard suggests a more severe level of alcohol addiction and has a more negative connotation than toper. While toper may be considered more neutral or even slightly positive, drunkard implies that the person has difficulty controlling their behavior and is often visibly drunk.
