Synonyms of addict

addict

noun

ˈa-(ˌ)dikt 

1

as in user

a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally

an inspiring story about addicts who seek help and manage to kick their habit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• user
• junkie
• fiend
• freak
• druggie
• doper
• stoner
• head
• hophead
• hype
• dopehead
• crackhead
• pothead
• speed freak
• burnout
• cokehead
• acidhead

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonuser
• nonaddict

2

as in lover

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

science-fiction addicts who eagerly await each new installment in the series

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lover
• fan
• sucker
• enthusiast
• fanatic
• junkie
• maniac
• buff
• admirer
• freak
• fiend
• devotee
• aficionado
• collector
• nut
• supporter
• fool
• bug
• hound
• habitué
• proponent
• fancier
• maven
• friend
• authority
• expert
• connoisseur
• head
• amateur
• promoter
• groupie
• advocate
• follower
• dilettante
• exponent
• disciple
• evangelist
• adherent
• champion
• patron
• apostle
• votary
• zealot
• convert
• booster
• backer
• cultist
• hanger-on
• partisan
• faddist
• rooter
• well-wisher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• critic
• detractor
• nonfan
• carper
• belittler
• nonadmirer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addict

Jacobs is perhaps best known for her role as the environmental activist with an edge, Britta Perry, on Community (2009-2015) and the dishonest love addict Mickey Dobbs on Love (2016-2018). — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

The answers to these questions are very important to our community of addicts and alcoholics, both in and out of recovery. — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Summary Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement over claims its platforms addict children and misuse their data. — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Adam Mosseri was called to the stand on Tuesday as part of a 2026 federal trial against Meta in which 29 state attorneys accuse the company of designing its wares to addict minors. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026