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 Adding creamed corn to these drop biscuits turns them into an addicting mash-up of a moist cornbread and a buttery biscuit. —

Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026 Trader Joe's Maple Pancake Flavored Puffs are crunchy, poppable, and addicting, as many fans online agree. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 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

Doctors have been seeking a non-opioid drug as a less addictive alternative to narcotics.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Mimicking the addictive pull and passive consumption of social media, these works also function as critiques of capitalism.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026