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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In fact, the addictive nine-episode series—premieres on April 11—has already been renewed for a second season.
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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
And just like any addictive pattern, that process takes time — far more time than most people expect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Co-starring Jason Manoa, the Warner Bros/Legendary adaptation of the addictive video game took videogame flicks to the next level with an opening weekend haul of $260 million.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
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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
And just like any addictive pattern, that process takes time — far more time than most people expect.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Co-starring Jason Manoa, the Warner Bros/Legendary adaptation of the addictive video game took videogame flicks to the next level with an opening weekend haul of $260 million.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 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 18 Apr. 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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