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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The thrilling highs and crushing lows of entrepreneurship were on repeat in an addictive, never-ending cycle.
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Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Sanders and other 7-OH manufacturers extract mitragynine — the main active alkaloid in kratom — and chemically convert it into 7-OH, which is far more potent and addictive.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Not because platforms like Instagram and Facebook were malicious, but because they were designed to be addictive and keep users engaged.
—Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Experts also warn that cannabis can lead to substance use disorder during pregnancy because of its addictive potential.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Sanders and other 7-OH manufacturers extract mitragynine — the main active alkaloid in kratom — and chemically convert it into 7-OH, which is far more potent and addictive.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Not because platforms like Instagram and Facebook were malicious, but because they were designed to be addictive and keep users engaged.
—Jenna Glover, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Experts also warn that cannabis can lead to substance use disorder during pregnancy because of its addictive potential.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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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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