ADDICTING Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

addicting

adjective

ə-ˈdik-tiŋ

Definition of addicting next

as in addictive

causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs cocaine is highly addicting

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Recent Examples of addicting Don't be fooled by the charming pixel art style and adorably small-scale battlefields; this is one of the deepest and most addicting strategy games of the last decade. —

Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025 Learning to identify, feed, and simply enjoy the beauty of these creatures is addicting. —

Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025 That outro is just too addicting; fans aren’t going to quit listening on repeat for a long, long time. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025 With ornate window displays and high towers, the busy street comes to life and gives you a taste of the buzz that makes NYC so addicting. —

Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for addicting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for addicting

addictive

Adjective

On Wednesday, a jury in California determined that Meta and YouTube were responsible for loading their social media platforms with addictive features that harmed the mental health of a minor.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Jurors in a Los Angeles case found Instagram and YouTube were designed to be addictive for young users.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026