addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv 
a-
: causing or characterized by addiction
an addictive drug
an addictive personality
Examples of addictive in a Sentence
highly addictive drugs like crack and heroin
the addictive thrill of surfing
Recent Examples on the Web
In California, a bill passed the Senate to bar online platforms from sending addictive social media feeds to a minor without the consent of the youth's parent or guardian.
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Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024
One of the brutal parts about having an addictive personality is the inevitability of this joy-death.
—Cory Leadbeater, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
Beyond the addictive plot, unparalleled walk-ons, solid laughs, and dirty puns, this show excels at pacing.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 June 2024
An addictive blend of sugary-sweet vocals, ready-to-go-viral choreography, and, well, magnetic personalities that viewers fell in love with during their show all struck a chord with a global audience, one hungry for the next K-pop breakout.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 28 June 2024
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Siddhant Pusdekar, Journal Sentinel, 1 July 2024
One of the brutal parts about having an addictive personality is the inevitability of this joy-death.
—Cory Leadbeater, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
Beyond the addictive plot, unparalleled walk-ons, solid laughs, and dirty puns, this show excels at pacing.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 June 2024
An addictive blend of sugary-sweet vocals, ready-to-go-viral choreography, and, well, magnetic personalities that viewers fell in love with during their show all struck a chord with a global audience, one hungry for the next K-pop breakout.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 28 June 2024
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv
a-
: causing or characterized by addiction
an addictive drug
an addictive game
Medical Definition
addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv
: causing or characterized by addiction
addictive drugs
Legal Definition
addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv
: causing or characterized by addiction
addictive drugs
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