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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Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Free’s addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
One of the most addictive bites is the dadinho de tapioca, a cube of fried tapioca and cheese that tastes like a pão de queijo turned crisp.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
De Vera also offers his highly addictive garlic noodles, which were a personal favorite of mine at Nice Nice.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Free’s addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
One of the most addictive bites is the dadinho de tapioca, a cube of fried tapioca and cheese that tastes like a pão de queijo turned crisp.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
De Vera also offers his highly addictive garlic noodles, which were a personal favorite of mine at Nice Nice.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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