addictive
Americanadjective
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null addicting producing or tending to cause addiction.
an addictive drug.
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more than normally susceptible to addiction.
an addictive personality.
adjective
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Example Sentences
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It taps into humanity’s most ancient, addictive comedic truth, which is that some dude getting hit in the balls is hilarious.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
In July, the EU said Meta must change the "addictive" design of Facebook and Instagram or face a heavy fine.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Social media firms have long faced scrutiny over their use of allegedly addictive algorithms and stand accused of directing users to sensational or extreme content to keep them scrolling.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Under the bill, prohibited addictive features include autoplay and feeds that display recommended content.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
They all found the game addictive, and lost countless hours attempting to solve its intricate riddles and puzzles.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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