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US/əˈdɪk.tɪv/
UK/əˈdɪk.tɪv/
very hard to stop using or doing because it gives you a strong feeling of need
In context
Many social media apps are designed to be addictive.
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that is hard to give up.
I find this puzzle game so addictive that I play it for hours.
Words that go with addictive
adverb + adjective
- highly addictiveSome drugs are highly addictive.
- potentially addictiveGambling apps are potentially addictive.
adjective + noun
- addictive substanceAlcohol is an addictive substance.
- addictive drugOpioids are an addictive drug.
- addictive gameIt is an addictive game for all ages.
- addictive behaviorAddictive behavior often starts in the teen years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Games are addicted.Correct: Games are addictive.