addictive

adjective ad·dic·tive \ -ˈdik-tiv \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Examples: addictive in a Sentence

Definition of addictive

: causing or characterized by addiction

an addictive drug

an addictive personality

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Examples of addictive in a Sentence

highly addictive drugs like crack and heroin
the addictive thrill of surfing

Recent Examples of addictive from the Web

The Soy Garlic and Tangy Citrus Chipotle sauces are equally addictive, as is the Honey Onion seasoning that, interestingly enough, tastes like popcorn.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "Four great L.A. fried chicken restaurants to try now," 2 May 2018
Lawmakers and addiction specialists, however, say that the limits are needed because opioids are extremely addictive, and that overprescribing helped fuel the current crisis.

— stephanie armour, WSJ, "Opioid Crackdown Has Patients Struggling to Get Their Meds," 26 Apr. 2018
These days, the highly addictive, highly abused painkillers have been largely swapped out for Tylenol and ibuprofen as part of a program to stem the cycle of opioid addiction behind bars.

— kristina davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Weaning the county jail population off opioids," 23 Apr. 2018
If a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has his way, California businesses will have to put similar warnings on something else that can be addictive, coffee.

— New York Times, "California, Coffee and Cancer: One of These Doesn’t Belong," 23 Apr. 2018
By the time the addictive, shuffling beat kicks in, the optical illusions commence as Grande then struts onto the ceiling.

— abby jones, Billboard, "Ariana Grande's World Turns Upside Down in Futuristic 'No Tears Left To Cry' Video: Watch," 20 Apr. 2018
Vivitrol, also known as naltrexone, is a non-addictive, non-narcotic monthly shot designed to reduce cravings and block users from getting high.

— keri blakinger, Houston Chronicle, "Experts push for opioid treatment, against medical marijuana at annual addiction conference," 14 Apr. 2018
Start with a tamal, a hearty breakfast dish made from corn flour, chickpeas, chicken, pork belly and egg wrapped and steamed in a plantain leaf that imbues the meat with addictive, custardy flavour.

— claudia mcneilly, Vogue, "Bogotá, Colombia, Is an Irresistible Dining Destination," 14 Jan. 2018
Marco Canora’s East Village restaurant Hearth serves charred carrots with sunflower seed hummus and lemon confit that are positively addictive.

— todd plummer, Vogue, "The Right Way to Burn Food, According to the Chefs Who Do It Best," 26 May 2018

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