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 recall update did not state how much of the addictive was used in the cheese puffs.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Stepping Into the World of Dance A wave of viral videos highlights West Coast Swing, a style that participants call addictive and innovative.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
But at least some of the allure has to do with the addictive, puzzle-like qualities of the game itself, and the adrenaline of competition, particularly under intense time pressure.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The appeal of the square flashlight (the one filled with bots and sitting in your pocket - or maybe even your hand right now) is addictive.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Stepping Into the World of Dance A wave of viral videos highlights West Coast Swing, a style that participants call addictive and innovative.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
But at least some of the allure has to do with the addictive, puzzle-like qualities of the game itself, and the adrenaline of competition, particularly under intense time pressure.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
The appeal of the square flashlight (the one filled with bots and sitting in your pocket - or maybe even your hand right now) is addictive.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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