as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Jonathan Leijonhufvud/Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Inside my oceanside villa, I was immediately drawn to the sea foam green accents and gray textured dressers that stored the addictive Okinawan pineapple cookies and rums produced from the nearby sugarcane fields.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Fighting tuna is addictive, though, and Allen wasn’t about to throw in his bait towel.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, the addictive nine-episode series—premieres on April 11—has already been renewed for a second season.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
Meghan’s blend of intriguing celebrity guests, recipes and fun food and garden tips delivered in the most serene manner is an addictive watch.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Fighting tuna is addictive, though, and Allen wasn’t about to throw in his bait towel.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, the addictive nine-episode series—premieres on April 11—has already been renewed for a second season.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025
Meghan’s blend of intriguing celebrity guests, recipes and fun food and garden tips delivered in the most serene manner is an addictive watch.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive
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Minimalist artists Sol LeWitt, Frank Stella and Donald Judd seemed to know this, captivating us with the addicting lucidity of their stark lines, colors and shapes.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Featuring addicting notes of bergamot, lychee, Turkish rose, lily of the valley and peony, this ensemble is complemented by the creamy and powdery finish of vanilla, musk and cashmere.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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