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
Other Word Forms
- addictiveness noun
- nonaddictive adjective
Etymology
Origin of addictive
Example Sentences
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In March, jurors in California found both Meta, and the owner of YouTube Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The longer these companies leave addictive, impairing features in place, the more plaintiffs they’ll create.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The finished product is indulgent and addictive, flavoring the humble chia seed with freshly brewed Thai tea, maple syrup and vanilla extract, alongside a dollop of homemade coconut whipped cream.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
But attorney Mark Lanier framed the surprise victory in L.A. for his client — who alleged Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive for young users — as nothing short of a cosmic triumph.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
Hip-hop’s addictive, and Aunt Pooh first got me hooked.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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