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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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.
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This moment comes as schools grapple with rising anxiety, addictive algorithms and lost instructional time.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This moment comes as schools grapple with rising anxiety, addictive algorithms and lost instructional time.
—Krista Spurgin, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Addictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addictive. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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