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'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

In opening statements, one of the lawyers representing the California woman who alleges she became addicted to YouTube and Instagram as a child said the products were designed to be addictive.

From Los Angeles Times

The civil trial in California state court focuses on allegations that a 20-year-old woman, identified as Kaley G.M., suffered severe mental harm because she became addicted to social media as a child.

From Barron's

"We really look for people who are just addicted, who love what they're doing", he emphasises.

From BBC

The trial focuses on allegations that a 20-year-old woman identified by the initials K.G.M. suffered severe mental harm because she became addicted to social media as a child.

From Barron's

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