addictive

Definition

Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.

Etymology

First attested 1914. Addiction in modern sense is first attested 1906, in reference to opium. There is an isolated instance from 1779, with reference to tobacco.

Example Sentences

• "These are addictive drugs."
• "There are loads of mazes, it's all really good fun and utterly addictive […]"
• "He has an addictive personality."

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