Synonyms

addicted

American

[uh-dik-tid] / əˈdɪk tɪd /

adjective

compulsively committed or helplessly drawn to a practice or habit or to something psychologically or physically habit-forming (often used in combination).

an intensive program for opioid-addicted physicians.

Sensitive Note

See addict.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

Etymology

Origin of addicted

First recorded in 1550–60; addict + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Dr. Nicole Avena, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai Medical School and a visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University, wrote the book "Why Diets Fail: Because You're Addicted to Sugar."

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2022

Now, at the suggestion of Hopelessly Addicted to Loserdom Duncan Stevens, we present the sequel.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2020

Your Kids Think You’re Addicted to Your Phone Parents say they are using their phones too much, but their kids don’t feel addicted, according to a new study.

From The Verge • Jun. 4, 2019

Addicted to “Pokemon Go”? Here’s a chance to catch the founder of Niantic, the company behind “Pokemon Go” and Ingress, discuss the past, present and future of real world gaming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2016

Addicted to dissent, and enamoured of polemics, he entered those forbidden fields of inquiry and controversy to which the Reform invited him.

From Pioneers of France in the New World by Parkman, Francis

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