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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The law affects only social media companies with 10% or more of daily active users who are younger than 16 and who spend on average two hours or more on the app, and have what lawmakers describe as addictive features like push notifications or serving up new videos endlessly.
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Lee Ann Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
With the advent of the smartphone and addictive social media, students have had far too many distractions, dramatically impacting their ability to focus and learn.
—Sari Factor, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Casino gambling is also the most addictive form of gambling.
—Aimee Rosato, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Fentanyl is a powerful and potentially addictive drug that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Lee Ann Anderson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
With the advent of the smartphone and addictive social media, students have had far too many distractions, dramatically impacting their ability to focus and learn.
—Sari Factor, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Casino gambling is also the most addictive form of gambling.
—Aimee Rosato, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025
Fentanyl is a powerful and potentially addictive drug that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 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 13 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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