addictive
Also ad·dict·ing [uh-dik-ting] /əˈdɪk tɪŋ/ . producing or tending to cause addiction: an addictive drug.
more than normally susceptible to addiction: an addictive personality.
Origin of addictive
1Other words from addictive
- ad·dic·tive·ness, noun
- non·ad·dic·tive, adjective
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How to use addictive in a sentence
The addicting ditty “One of These Things” was used to help children learn to compare and discern differences.
Each of the four main female characters in Witches of East End has their own fast-evolving and addicting storylines.
Lifetime’s ‘Witches of East End’ Is the Ultimate Witch Show | Anna Brand | November 21, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTEvery sentence, every scene, works in service of the plot, which moves with addicting pace.
This Week’s Hot Reads: July 29, 2013 | Jessica Ferri, Damaris Colhoun | July 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe pace, rhythm, crazy spins, personalities, and, as I quickly learned, unique underground subculture were addicting.
Economists have of late been reproached with addicting themselves too much to the study of Wealth.
Harmonies of Political Economy | Frdric Bastiat
In one point of view he committed a great error in addicting himself to the drama.
The Age of Dryden | Richard GarnettAn aged hermit named Sergius dwelt in the wilds of Arabia, addicting himself to the pursuit of religion and alchemy.
The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales | Richard GarnettBut he resisted it with great courage, addicting himself more than ever to the hardy exercises of the camp.
Memoirs of the Dukes of Urbino, Volume I (of 3) | James Dennistoun
British Dictionary definitions for addictive
/ (əˈdɪktɪv) /
of, relating to, or causing addiction
Derived forms of addictive
- addictiveness, noun
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