ADDICTIVE Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

addictive

adjective

ə-ˈdik-tiv

Definition of addictive next

as in addicting

causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs an addictive painkiller

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Recent Examples of addictive The Massachusetts House on Wednesday passed a bill restricting social media use for children and banning student cellphone use during the school day, adding language aimed at addressing addictive feeds and protecting certain vulnerable groups. —

State House News Service, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Clinical studies will be needed to fully understand the drug’s addictive potential. —

Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Woods’ more immediate concern seems to be kicking his use of addictive opioid painkillers. —

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Straight out of the box, this is a tempting, addictive snack. —

Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for addictive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for addictive

addicting

Adjective

Another mother at the vigil whose 13-year-old daughter took her own life after suffering from cyber abuse said the social media platforms are intentionally addicting for children.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
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