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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Origin of addictive
Example Sentences
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“Prediction markets are designed to be addictive and prey especially on young people and low-income folks.”
From Salon • May 24, 2026
In addition to reducing blood sugar and spurring weight loss, the medicines are approved for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and in testing for helping with sleep apnea and dampening addictive behaviors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the US state without their consent, and uses "addictive" design to keep them hooked.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“If the point was to say that gambling apps are addictive, it makes it even more unethical; there was no purpose other than to get people to read the story.”
From Slate • May 5, 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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