as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Recent Examples of addictive
The chain serves delicious, if not addictive, chicken — in tacos, burritos, tostadas, salads, bowls and meals.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
Supporters of the restrictions say addictive features of social media harm minors’ mental health.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Try an addictive and timeless floral woody scent like this one from Chloe.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025
But in the dry-down, vanilla beans, sandalwood, amber, and musk create a skin-like intimacy that is absolutely addictive.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
Supporters of the restrictions say addictive features of social media harm minors’ mental health.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Try an addictive and timeless floral woody scent like this one from Chloe.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 4 June 2025
But in the dry-down, vanilla beans, sandalwood, amber, and musk create a skin-like intimacy that is absolutely addictive.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
addicting
Adjective
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And yet, this unexpectedly addicting appetizer disappeared quickly from the buffet table, and everyone was bestowing compliments on me.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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The phones can be so addicting not just for our kids, but for us too.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
25 May 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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