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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"I very quickly got addicted to it and wanted to do competitions," he said.

From BBC

Smartphones have made us addicted to convenience, and now, millions of people are willing to hand over their critical thinking skills to LLMs like ChatGPT or Grok.

From Salon

I am a little addicted to social media, so the Duolingo is not just to learn Japanese, but also to keep me from scrolling.

From Los Angeles Times

"She was addicted to being in that social circle and being wanted by celebrities that people have seen all their lives on TV."

From BBC

You might think you aren’t phone addicted enough to need this, but chances are you have a loved one or two who could benefit.

From The Wall Street Journal

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