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addictive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈdɪktɪv/

addictive means: Making you want to keep doing or using something, so that stopping is difficult.

adjective

HARD TO STOPB2

Making you want to keep doing or using something, so that stopping is difficult.

  • This game is addictive.
  • Nicotine is highly addictive.
  • She found the series so addictive that she watched every episode.

Similar words: habit-forming

Common phrases: addictive game, highly addictive, addictive substance, addictive drugs

PRONE TO DEPENDENCEC1

Likely to become unable to stop using a substance or doing an activity.

  • He has an addictive personality.
  • Her addictive tendencies made gambling especially risky.
  • The therapist helped him understand his addictive behavior.

Common phrases: addictive personality, addictive tendencies, addictive behavior

Questions about addictive

What does addictive mean?

Making you want to keep doing or using something, so that stopping is difficult.

What is addictive in other languages?

Türkçe: bağımlılık yapan · Español: adictivo · Français: adictif · Deutsch: süchtig machend · Italiano: che dà dipendenza · 日本語: 依存性のある

How do you pronounce addictive?

It is pronounced /əˈdɪktɪv/.

How do you use addictive in a sentence?

This game is addictive. Nicotine is highly addictive.

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