ADDICTING Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

addicting

adjective

ə-ˈdik-tiŋ

Definition of addicting next

as in addictive

causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs cocaine is highly addicting

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Recent Examples of addicting Another mother at the vigil whose 13-year-old daughter took her own life after suffering from cyber abuse said the social media platforms are intentionally addicting for children. —

Julie Sharp, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026 Trader Joe's Maple Pancake Flavored Puffs are crunchy, poppable, and addicting, as many fans online agree. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025 That outro is just too addicting; fans aren’t going to quit listening on repeat for a long, long time. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025 With ornate window displays and high towers, the busy street comes to life and gives you a taste of the buzz that makes NYC so addicting. —

Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for addicting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicting

addictive

Adjective

Claims against sportsbooks follow historic rulings against social media companies over addictive design features.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
In addition to government regulations, Ready called for tech platforms to reduce addictive features like infinite scrolling and content suggestions, and the default ability to message strangers, including young people.

— Emma Barker Bonomo, Time, 23 June 2026