1(of a substance or activity) causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted.
‘a highly addictive drug’
‘His team are using fruit flies to study the genetics of cocaine and other addictive drugs.’
‘Tobacco is one of the most addictive drugs available and by far the deadliest overall.’
‘As with any addictive substance, there is a reason we get hooked on caffeine in the first place.’
‘She was told that both drugs are addictive and will no longer be prescribed for her.’
‘Caffeine is addictive and hooks you in the same way as amphetamines, cocaine and heroin.’
‘I can tell you, caramelised onions are addictive, especially with goat's cheese on olive and walnut bread.’
‘When drunk frequently or in large quantities, alcohol is addictive.’
‘This was a show that was original, unique, instantly addictive.’
‘Fonts are fun, but they can also be addictive.’
‘For many mildly (or not so mildly) addictive modern commodities, the attraction is itself dangerous.’
‘The sensory overload is powerful and like most powerful things it is attractive, intoxicating, addictive, and dangerous.’
‘We got immediate feedback from the crowd (always positive), and that got pretty addictive!’
‘Appetite suppressants should be totally avoided because they are addictive.’
‘Politics is addictive.’
‘Pushing the limits of your personal bests will be addicting!’
‘He had placed two candles on the table, which gave off a very addicting aroma.’
‘The addicting properties of sugar or fast food could easily be tested in humans.’
‘I cannot say enough good things about this short, addicting series.’
‘Once addicted at a vulnerable age, the argument goes, young users grow into adults who find the addicting substances difficult or impossible to resist.’