habit-forming

[hab-it-fawr-ming]

adjective

1. tending to cause or encourage addiction, especially through physiological dependence.

   habit-forming drugs.

habit-forming

adjective

1. (of an activity, indulgence, etc) tending to become a habit or addiction

Word History and Origins

Origin of habit-forming¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Experience suggests that odds are stacked against Indian apps, especially when habit-forming giants like WhatsApp and Facebook dominate.

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"We know that many people, including children, struggle with overspending on loot boxes," he said, adding they were deliberately designed to be "habit-forming."

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According to the formal definition, antidepressants are not habit-forming.

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But all sleep drugs carry risks, such as daytime grogginess, and some are even habit-forming.

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But if you’re not a frequent flyer, avoid these programs, as they can be habit-forming and lead to unwise purchases.

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