Addicting

Pronunciation: /əˈdɪktɪŋ/

Definitions of addicting

adjective causing someone to become addicted, such as an addictive substance or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 Video games can be addicting for some people.

A2 Social media apps are addicting because they keep you coming back for more.

B1 The new TV series is so addicting that I binge-watched the entire season in one day.

B2 The suspense in the thriller novel was addicting, making it hard to put down.

C1 The addictive nature of online shopping can lead to overspending and financial problems.

C2 The intense gameplay and stunning graphics of the new video game make it incredibly addicting.

Examples of addicting in a Sentence

formal The new mobile game is highly addicting, with players spending hours trying to beat their high scores.

informal I can't stop playing this addicting game, it's so much fun!

slang This game is seriously addicting, I can't put it down!

figurative The thrill of skydiving is addicting, once you try it, you'll want to do it again and again.

Grammatical Forms of addicting

• past tense: addicted
• plural: addicting
• comparative: more addicting
• superlative: most addicting
• present tense: addicts
• future tense: will addict
• perfect tense: have addicted
• continuous tense: is addicting
• singular: addicting
• positive degree: addicting
• infinitive: to addict
• gerund: addicting
• participle: addicted

Origin and Evolution of addicting

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'addicting' originated from the Latin word 'addictus', which means 'devoted' or 'bound'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'addicting' was used in a positive sense to describe someone who is devoted or committed to something. Over time, the word has evolved to also include a negative connotation, particularly in relation to substance abuse or harmful habits.