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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His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.
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Demicia Inman,
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20 June 2026
Meanwhile, regular fans turned their love into sports betting, which has drawn ire from senators and critics for its addictive qualities and its house-favoring odds.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Another concern is nitazenes, a drug created in the 1950s but never approved by the FDA because of its addictive and deadly nature.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Lilypad also poses an existential threat to Bonnie's less mind-numbingly addictive toys, including Woody, Buzz, and Jessie, the last of whom takes center stage in this new movie.
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Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Meanwhile, regular fans turned their love into sports betting, which has drawn ire from senators and critics for its addictive qualities and its house-favoring odds.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Another concern is nitazenes, a drug created in the 1950s but never approved by the FDA because of its addictive and deadly nature.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Lilypad also poses an existential threat to Bonnie's less mind-numbingly addictive toys, including Woody, Buzz, and Jessie, the last of whom takes center stage in this new movie.
—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
18 June 2026
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 27 Jun. 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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