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 Trader Joe's Maple Pancake Flavored Puffs are crunchy, poppable, and addicting, as many fans online agree. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025 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 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

Public health experts have pushed back on these claims about nicotine, arguing that any potential benefits haven’t been borne out in studies, and nicotine is known to be addictive and increase the risk of heart issues.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this addictive social experiment will uncover whether looks, race, or age matter — or if love really is blind.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026