addicted
adjective
ad·dict·ed
ə-ˈdik-təd 
: having an addiction:
a
: exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
addicted to heroin/alcohol/gambling
addicted smokers
b
: strongly inclined to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
I'm addicted to great tomatoes, so I started two French varieties from seed and gave fully a third of my garden to them.—
Chris Jerome
Chris JeromeLike Sherlock Holmes, Maigret is perceived by addicted readers as a historical figure rather than a creature of fiction …—Mavis Gallant
Mavis GallantExamples of addicted in a Sentence
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The daughters say this was also around the time that their mother ended up on the street and became addicted to meth.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
There is apathy, a force of inertia that keeps us addicted to cell phones, social media and things devoted to our pleasures.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 26 May 2025
While Telemachus did not become addicted, many seeking solace from the pain and anger of separation have not been so fortunate.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Austin, the object of Craig’s affection and obsession, is a smoker — not addicted, no, but casual about the whole affair, even rolling his own.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 May 2025
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
There is apathy, a force of inertia that keeps us addicted to cell phones, social media and things devoted to our pleasures.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 26 May 2025
While Telemachus did not become addicted, many seeking solace from the pain and anger of separation have not been so fortunate.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Austin, the object of Craig’s affection and obsession, is a smoker — not addicted, no, but casual about the whole affair, even rolling his own.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for addicted
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addicted. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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