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单词 addictive
释义

addictive

adjective

ad·​dic·​tive ə-ˈdik-tiv How to pronounce addictive (audio)
a-
: causing or characterized by addiction
an addictive drug
an addictive personality

Synonyms

  • addicting
  • habit-forming
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

highly addictive drugs like crack and heroin the addictive thrill of surfing
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Word History

Etymology

addict entry 2 + -ive

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

addictive

adjective

ad·​dic·​tive ə-ˈdik-tiv How to pronounce addictive (audio)
: causing or characterized by addiction
addictive drugs

Legal Definition

addictive

adjective

ad·​dic·​tive ə-ˈdik-tiv How to pronounce addictive (audio)
: causing or characterized by addiction
addictive drugs

addictive

adjective

as in addicting
causing or relating to a physiological need for certain drugs an addictive painkiller

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • addicting
  • habit-forming
  • narcotic
  • hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonaddictive
  • soft
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