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addictive

ad·dic·tive

addictive

 
pronunciation:
dIk tihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: tending to cause one to become addicted.
Morphine is a highly addictive drug.
definition 2: ceaselessly compelling. or tempting.
These potato chips are addictive; I can't stop eating them.I didn't think I liked playing games on my phone, but this one is very addictive.
definition 3: tending to become easily addicted, as a personality.
She thinks she has an addictive personality because she can't stop shopping.
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