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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.
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.
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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