addicted

adjective

ad·​dict·​ed ə-ˈdik-təd 

: having an addiction:

a

: exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity

addicted to heroin/alcohol/gambling

addicted smokers

b

: strongly inclined to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly

I'm addicted to great tomatoes, so I started two French varieties from seed and gave fully a third of my garden to them.

—Chris Jerome

Like Sherlock Holmes, Maigret is perceived by addicted readers as a historical figure rather than a creature of fiction …

—Mavis Gallant

Examples of addicted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the Monday interview with Today, Keith mused about whether Perry was still sober or had, as prosecutors allege, become addicted to ketamine. —Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024

Much of the package is devoured by the 55 million people who play fantasy and are addicted to the fourth quarter of totally meaningless games. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024

Army veteran Christopher DeSanto served in Iraq, mustered out with physical and emotional issues, and became addicted to opiates prescribed by a doctor. —Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 Oct. 2024

Prior to his death, Eddie reportedly became addicted to prescribed steroid pills to relieve swelling after a surgery to remove a brain tumor. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of addict entry 2

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined above