Word Verb
addicting
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /əˈdɪktɪŋ/ UK /ɐdˈɪktɪŋ/ ad·dict·ing
Definition
v.making someone want to keep doing something or using something again and again. It is often used to describe things like games, food, or drugs that are very hard to stop once you start.
v.causing a person to become dependent on a substance or activity. Often used in the present participle form to describe the nature of a substance or experience.
Examples
“The game is very addicting and hard to put down.”
“Many people find the addictive nature of social media difficult to manage during work hours.”
“While some argue that the addictive properties of the substance are purely psychological, others maintain that the chemical dependency is the primary driver of continued use.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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