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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Expect surprise texts, bold confessions and chemistry that feels mentally addictive.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Of course, removing yourself from the addictive algorithms that are driving astronomical user growth and ad revenues on other social platforms, does come with risk.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
Inspired by retro relish trays, this easy cheese spread is highly addictive thanks to the slight tang and brightness from marinated artichoke hearts and smokiness from the gouda.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
At The Fort, the game moves fast — courts covered and taking in the sun, a friendly hum of matches and that addictive pop off the paddle that resets brain chemistry.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Of course, removing yourself from the addictive algorithms that are driving astronomical user growth and ad revenues on other social platforms, does come with risk.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
Inspired by retro relish trays, this easy cheese spread is highly addictive thanks to the slight tang and brightness from marinated artichoke hearts and smokiness from the gouda.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
At The Fort, the game moves fast — courts covered and taking in the sun, a friendly hum of matches and that addictive pop off the paddle that resets brain chemistry.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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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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