addicted
[ 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.
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usage note for addicted
See addict.
OTHER WORDS FROM addicted
ad·dict·ed·ness, nounnon·ad·dict·ed, adjectiveun·ad·dict·ed, adjectivewell-ad·dict·ed, adjectiveWords nearby addicted
adder's-meat, adder's-mouth, adder's-tongue, add fuel to the fire, addict, addicted, addiction, addictive, Addie, add-in, adding
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addicted
[ ə-dĭk′tĭd ]
adj.
Physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance.
Compulsively or habitually involved in a practice or behavior, such as gambling.
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