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
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Sara Fischer, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
That impressive acceleration is something our judges found addictive.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The follow-up, Monster Hunter Wilds ($69.99), is poised to take the addictive monster-hunting gameplay to greater heights with an expansive and highly dynamic world, refined weapon abilities, and new context-sensitive special attacks.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
The result is an endless stream of addictive content that leaves everyone feeling depressed, scared, and dissatisfied.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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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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