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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Bonta and several other attorneys general sued Meta in 2023, alleging the parent company of Facebook and Instagram designed features on its platforms that were addictive to teenagers and children.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
So, if antidepressants aren’t addictive, why do some people have a hard time when getting off them?
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products, such as cigarettes, and nicotine replacement therapies, like nicotine gum.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
There's a goofy, lightly icky charm to the voice-overs and visuals, and the upgrade paths are pleasantly addictive.
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William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 4 Mar. 2025
So, if antidepressants aren’t addictive, why do some people have a hard time when getting off them?
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in tobacco products, such as cigarettes, and nicotine replacement therapies, like nicotine gum.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
There's a goofy, lightly icky charm to the voice-overs and visuals, and the upgrade paths are pleasantly addictive.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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