addictive

American  

[uh-dik-tiv] / əˈdɪk tɪv /

adjective

1. null addicting producing or tending to cause addiction.

   an addictive drug.

2. more than normally susceptible to addiction.

   an addictive personality.

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addictive British  

/ əˈdɪktɪv /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or causing addiction

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Other Word Forms

• addictiveness noun
• nonaddictive adjective

Etymology

Origin of addictive

First recorded in 1935–40; addict + -ive

Example Sentences

Expect the new season to be just as harrowing and addictive as the first.

From MarketWatch

Throw in a rotating, addictive playlist of earworms and humorous commercial bumpers, and every moment of “Haikyu!!” feels precious.

From Salon

Some toys also use tactics to keep kids engaged, which makes parents concerned that the interactions could become addictive.

From Los Angeles Times

EU regulators are also investigating Facebook and Instagram over fears they are not doing enough to combat the addictive nature of their platforms for children.

From Barron's

However, he ruled Texas failed to prove the broad restrictions were the least invasive way to protect minors, suggesting alternatives like voluntary content filters or targeted regulations for apps with proven addictive qualities.

From Barron's

Related Words

• obsessive