addicting
adjective
ad·dict·ing
ə-ˈdik-tiŋ 
a
: causing a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
Although codeine is potentially addicting, it rarely causes physical dependence when taken orally for a short time.—
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b
: producing a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
This relish is typically used as a topping for bruschetta …—but I find it so addicting I can simply eat spoonfuls from a bowl.—Francisco J. Robert
Francisco J. Robert
Examples of addicting in a Sentence
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The ascension of a player is a beautiful and addicting thing to watch.
—Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Zuckerberg and his company have made headlines over the last several years with topics involving lawsuits over user data, lawmakers criticizing the lack of regulation of misinformation, lawsuits alleging Instagram and Facebook are harmful and addicting for kids, among others.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
TikTok and other social media companies are also facing hundreds of lawsuits accusing them of enticing and addicting millions of children to their platforms, damaging their mental health.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024
This mode is unbelievably addicting – modifiers, boss battles and an ever-changing path of randomized encounters keeps it feeling fresh and exciting, even after hours of play.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024
That’s why social media is so addicting, and influencers are able to rack in the dough.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
In one now-viral video, the poster clearly explains why unsatisfying activities tend to be the most addicting ones to engage in.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
New York City is the latest government to go after big tech companies for allegedly addicting kids to their platforms.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 15 Feb. 2024
There is something about the crunch of a Frito that is just so addicting when paired with the honey barbecue spices.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024
Jannelle Moore, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
Zuckerberg and his company have made headlines over the last several years with topics involving lawsuits over user data, lawmakers criticizing the lack of regulation of misinformation, lawsuits alleging Instagram and Facebook are harmful and addicting for kids, among others.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
TikTok and other social media companies are also facing hundreds of lawsuits accusing them of enticing and addicting millions of children to their platforms, damaging their mental health.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2024
This mode is unbelievably addicting – modifiers, boss battles and an ever-changing path of randomized encounters keeps it feeling fresh and exciting, even after hours of play.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024
That’s why social media is so addicting, and influencers are able to rack in the dough.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2024
In one now-viral video, the poster clearly explains why unsatisfying activities tend to be the most addicting ones to engage in.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
New York City is the latest government to go after big tech companies for allegedly addicting kids to their platforms.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 15 Feb. 2024
There is something about the crunch of a Frito that is just so addicting when paired with the honey barbecue spices.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024
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