Addicting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdɪktɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Addicting is an adjective meaning (US) Causing addiction.
Meaning
(US) Causing addiction.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of addict
Example Sentences
Mr. Johnson's communication states that the preparation "has a large sale, and is addicting the public to its use"
Cocaine has been reconceptualized as our most addicting drug and crack is viewed as the most addicting form of cocaine
similar in action to codeine salts but when compared with codeine on the basis of weight is more active, and more addicting.
When we didn't have narcotics laws, when we could go and buy this stuff like you could candy and potatoes, laudanum was a very addicting drug
Synonyms for addicting
Depending on context, synonyms include addictive, moreish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hook, hooked, overaddicted, moreish, frequent, intoxicant.
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