What is the meaning of addicted person?
a person who has become physically or psychologically dependent on a chemical substance: a drug addict. a person with an uncontrolled compulsion to continue engaging in an activity despite suffering negative personal or professional consequences: treatment programs for sex addicts and pathological gamblers.
What kind of word is addicted?
compulsively committed or helplessly drawn to a practice or habit or to something psychologically or physically habit-forming (often used in combination): an intensive program for opioid-addicted physicians.
Is something addictive or addicting?
Addictive is an adjective meaning something is addictive. Addicting is a verb — meaning to do something to become addicted. “I am addicting myself to caffeine by drinking so many espressos”.
What is addiction simple?
An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop. If you use cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs like marijuana (weed), cocaine, and heroin, you could become addicted to them. They can really hurt you and could even kill you.
Whats the opposite of addicted?
What is the opposite of addicted?
| aloof | apathetic |
|---|---|
| bored | disinterested |
| incurious | indifferent |
| unconcerned | unenthusiastic |
| unmoved | blasé |
What is another name for addicted?
What is another word for addicted?
| dependent | dedicated |
|---|---|
| devoted | fond |
| obsessed | absorbed |
| enthusiastic | fanatical |
| hooked | obsessional |
Is addicting correct English?
Addicting is, as the dictionary reports, the informal equivalent of addictive. Both addictive and addicting are correct; only the context where the word is used changes.
How do you become addictive or addicting?
Summary
- Addictive is an adjective that means likely to cause physiological dependence.
- Addicting is a present participle of the verb addict. While either works as an adjective, addictive is the better choice.
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