addictive

[əˈdɪktɪv]

addictive Definition

causing a strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something.

Using addictive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "addictive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Video games can be very addictive.

  • Example

    Cigarettes are highly addictive.

  • Example

    The new social media app is so addictive that I can't stop using it.

addictive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for addictive

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Summary: addictive in Brief

'Addictive' [əˈdɪktɪv] describes something that causes a strong and harmful need to regularly have or do it. Examples include video games, cigarettes, and social media apps. Synonyms for 'addictive' include 'habit-forming,' 'compulsive,' and 'obsessive.' Antonyms include 'unappealing,' 'repellent,' and 'unattractive.'

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