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addictive · adjective /əˈdɪk.tɪv/Full view
addictive
C1 If something is addictive, it makes you want more of it.
Dictionary examples:

Some prescription pain-killers are addictive.

Video games can be addictive.

Learner example:

Lastly, we cannot overlook the fact that modern technology can be really addictive for such people as teenagers, who are not mature enough to appreciate the value of face-to-face contact. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)

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