Synonyms of addicted

addicted

adjective

1

as in hooked

having a compulsive need for a harmful substance or activity

The organization provides resources for drug addicted individuals.

Having lost nearly all of his savings, he finally realized he was addicted to gambling.

Related Words

• hooked
• dependent
• craving
• strung out
• jonesing
• intoxicated
• stoned
• hopped-up
• bombed
• ripped
• blasted
• wasted
• blitzed
• loaded
• zonked
• wiped out
• zonked-out
• high
• spaced-out

Dissimilar Words

• sober
• straight
• nonaddicted
• clean
• abstinent
• abstemious
• temperate
• clearheaded

2

as in accustomed

having a great interest or need to do or have something

I'm completely addicted to this new word game.

Related Words

• hooked
• accustomed
• used
• prone
• liable
• apt
• habituated
• likely
• persistent
• inclined
• repeat
• serial
• chronic
• inherent
• entrenched
• given
• intrinsic
• inbred
• wont
• unfailing
• innate
• habitual
• regular
• unchanging
• confirmed
• inveterate
• steady
• deep-seated
• deep-rooted
• dyed-in-the-wool
• bred-in-the-bone

Dissimilar Words

• opposed
• averse
• unlikely
• indifferent
• uninterested
• apathetic
• disinclined
• unaccustomed
• occasional
• unused
• intermittent
• unapt
• unwonted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addicted

In the throes of postpartum depression after having her daughter, Kaya, Panettiere became addicted to alcohol and Klonopin, a prescription drug that can treat anxiety and seizure disorders but has a risk of dependency and withdrawal symptoms. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler. — Mac Engel july 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

The story follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and crew as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 July 2026

The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026