əˈdɪktəd
: having an addiction: such as
a
: unable to stop using a harmful substance (such as a drug)
—usually + to
He's addicted to heroin/nicotine.
b
: unable to stop doing something that is harmful
a severely addicted smoker
—usually + toHe's addicted to smoking.
c
: having an unusually great interest in something or a need to do or have something
—usually + to
He's addicted to (playing/watching) basketball.
She's addicted to television.
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/addicted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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