Addictive (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing or characterized by addiction; "addictive drugs"; "addictive behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Caffeine can be an addictive substance, especially when consumed in large amounts over a prolonged period of time.
- Some researchers have found that social media can be an addictive environment for many users.
- The doctor cautioned her patient that the pain medication she was prescribed was highly addictive.
- The game's developers deliberately created an addictive format to keep players engaged for hours.
- Many people find sugary foods to be highly addictive, which can lead to unhealthy eating habits.