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

addictedness noun
nonaddicted adjective
unaddicted adjective
well-addicted adjective

Etymology

Origin of addicted

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

Example Sentences

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Goodrow contended "we don't want anybody to be addicted to anything" as Lanier pressed him about YouTube features crafted to keep viewers watching.

From Barron's

Other than produce, and some specialty items, Mathew says he buys nearly everything from Amazon, to the point he is worried that he is becoming addicted to the convenience and possibly harming local businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said there is a difference between a clinical addiction to social media and what people refer to in the modern day as being “addicted” to say a TV show.

From The Wall Street Journal

Migrant worker groups say the government has become "addicted" to the money to keep the economy going.

From Barron's

"I'm sure I said that I've been addicted to a Netflix show when I binged it really late one night, but I don't think it's the same thing as clinical addiction," he added.

From Barron's

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