addicting

adjective

ad·​dict·​ing ə-ˈdik-tiŋ 

: causing addiction : addictive

a

: causing a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity

Although codeine is potentially addicting, it rarely causes physical dependence when taken orally for a short time.

—Consumer Reports

b

: producing a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly

This relish is typically used as a topping for bruschetta …—but I find it so addicting I can simply eat spoonfuls from a bowl.

—Francisco J. Robert

Synonyms of addicting

• addictive

Examples of addicting in a Sentence

cocaine is highly addicting

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The shawarma gyoza is perfectly spiced and the spicy tuna crispy rice is fresh and addicting. —Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025

The phones can be so addicting not just for our kids, but for us too. —Nbc News, NBC news, 25 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of addict entry 2

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for addicting

• afflicting
• conflicting
• constricting
• convicting
• depicting
• evicting
• inflicting
• predicting
• restricting
• contradicting