as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs
an addictive painkiller
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Checking Trail Cameras Too Often Trail cameras can be addictive.
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
Caffeine can be addictive, so in an attempt to avoid physical and emotional shocks, should be reduced gradually.
—Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The Double is pulpy, addictive binge material, with a delightful slow-burn romance between the two leads.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
The base notes of vanilla, musk, and moss create this incredibly addictive skin-like warmth that doesn’t overpower.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
Caffeine can be addictive, so in an attempt to avoid physical and emotional shocks, should be reduced gradually.
—Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The Double is pulpy, addictive binge material, with a delightful slow-burn romance between the two leads.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
The base notes of vanilla, musk, and moss create this incredibly addictive skin-like warmth that doesn’t overpower.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/addictive. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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