˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

addictive

[ uh-dik-tiv ]

adjective

  1. ²¹»å·»å¾±³¦³Ù·¾±²Ô²µ []. producing or tending to cause addiction:

    an addictive drug.

  2. more than normally susceptible to addiction:

    an addictive personality.



addictive

/ əˈ»åɪ°ì³Ùɪ±¹ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or causing addiction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ²¹»åˈ»å¾±³¦³Ù¾±±¹±ð²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
Discover More

Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²¹»å·»å¾±³¦Â·³Ù¾±±¹±ð·²Ô±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ²Ô´Ç²Ô·²¹»å·»å¾±³¦Â·³Ù¾±±¹±ð adjective
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of addictive1

First recorded in 1935–40; addict + -ive
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

“Nitrous oxide is a trending drug that is extremely addictive, harmful, and now more than ever, easily accessible at smoke and tobacco shops across the city,†Councilmember Imelda Padilla said last year.

From

They contain sulfur compounds that make them pungent when raw, mellow when cooked and addictively complex when layered.

From

Ketamine can be addictive, experts say, and can be dangerous with long-term use or for people with some health conditions.

From

Stewart Kenny, who helped found the Irish company in the 80s, believes online slot games spin too fast, which contributes to them being addictive.

From

It originally looked to ban smartphones in schools and ban addictive social media algorithms, but will now commit the government to researching the issue further rather than immediate change.

From

Advertisement

Related ˜yÐÄvlogs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement