Addicted

/əˈdɪk.tɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity.

He is addicted to nicotine and struggles to quit smoking.

Having a strong inclination or devotion to something.

She is addicted to reading and spends every evening with a book.

Having a compulsive need for something, often harmful.

Many teenagers are addicted to gaming and neglect their studies.

Derived from Latin 'addictus', past participle of 'addicere', meaning 'to give over, assign' or 'to devote'.

drug addicted

Dependent on narcotics or drugs.

addicted to gaming

Having a strong compulsion or desire to play video games.

addicted to success

Having a relentless pursuit of achievements.

dependence

The state of relying on or needing someone or something.

habit

A regular practice or routine behavior.

compulsion

An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way.

hooked

He's hooked on that new app and can't stop using it.

junkie

She's a real junkie for that new TV show.