Habit-forming (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing or characterized by addiction; "addictive drugs"; "addictive behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor warned her patients about the habit-forming properties of the new pain medication.
- He was prone to habit-forming behaviors, such as excessive video game playing and binge eating.
- Caffeine is a stimulant that can be habit-forming, leading to withdrawal symptoms when consumption is stopped.
- She struggled with nicotine addiction due to the habit-forming nature of smoking.
- Experts consider social media to be a habit-forming activity that can negatively impact mental and physical health.