Addictive Meaning
/əˈdɪktɪv/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCausing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.
adjEnjoyable, so that one comes back for more.
Sentence Examples
This is strangely addictive!
Tatoeba, why are you so addictive?
What's the most addictive game you've ever played?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The game's design is intentionally ____, making players want to keep playing for hours.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Sugar is considered highly ____, which is why we crave sweet snacks.
Word Origin & History
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.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The game's design is intentionally ____, making players want to keep playing for hours.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Sugar is considered highly ____, which is why we crave sweet snacks.