addicted
adjective
ad·dict·ed
ə-ˈdik-təd 
: having an addiction:
a
: exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity
addicted to heroin/alcohol/gambling
addicted smokers
b
: strongly inclined to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
I'm addicted to great tomatoes, so I started two French varieties from seed and gave fully a third of my garden to them.—
Chris Jerome
Chris JeromeLike Sherlock Holmes, Maigret is perceived by addicted readers as a historical figure rather than a creature of fiction …—Mavis Gallant
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Simpson's mom was 16 when he was born and became addicted to crack, and his dad abandoned him at birth.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
When his mother, Dianne, who is a nurse, warned him about the dangers of becoming addicted to painkillers, Strong quickly stopped taking them and stuck with Tylenol.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Being very addicted to the male gaze and being this party queen with two children felt adequate.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Simpson's mom was 16 when he was born and became addicted to crack, and his dad abandoned him at birth.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
When his mother, Dianne, who is a nurse, warned him about the dangers of becoming addicted to painkillers, Strong quickly stopped taking them and stuck with Tylenol.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Being very addicted to the male gaze and being this party queen with two children felt adequate.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for addicted
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“Addicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addicted. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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