addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv 
a-
: causing or characterized by addiction
an addictive drug
an addictive personality
Examples of addictive in a Sentence
highly addictive drugs like crack and heroin
the addictive thrill of surfing
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Last year, companies that make highly addictive and dangerous drug products spent more than $4.5 million convincing lawmakers that today's high-potency marijuana and psychoactive THC drugs are safe.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Speed might be addictive, but not to the guy who has experienced more of it than anyone, at ground level at least.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Its pain-relieving properties can be addictive and lead to overdose and death.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
For some students, the popular apps are as addictive as drugs, and just as likely to eat through one’s weekly budget for food and expenses.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Speed might be addictive, but not to the guy who has experienced more of it than anyone, at ground level at least.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2025
Its pain-relieving properties can be addictive and lead to overdose and death.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
For some students, the popular apps are as addictive as drugs, and just as likely to eat through one’s weekly budget for food and expenses.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for addictive
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv
a-
: causing or characterized by addiction
an addictive drug
an addictive game
Medical Definition
addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv
: causing or characterized by addiction
addictive drugs
Legal Definition
addictive
adjective
ad·dic·tive
ə-ˈdik-tiv
: causing or characterized by addiction
addictive drugs
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