addicted

[ uh-dik-tid ]

adjective

1. 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.

Sensitive Note

See addict.

Other Words From

• ad·dict·ed·ness noun
• non·ad·dict·ed adjective
• un·ad·dict·ed adjective
• well-ad·dict·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of addicted¹

First recorded in 1550–60; addict + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Kennedy, who was addicted to heroin for 14 years in his youth, has also talked about wanting to help tackle America's substance abuse crisis.

From BBC

Rachael says she felt his goal was to get her addicted to make it easier to abuse her.

From BBC

The men lured to Buck’s apartment, who were often homeless and addicted, were plied with drugs during the encounters and were often offered extra money if they allowed Buck to inject them with drugs.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s clear, he said, that students have become “addicted,” a problem that “needs to come to an end.”

From Los Angeles Times

I got really addicted to this sense of ownership over my creativity while I was doing this project.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absorbed
• accustomed
• attached
• devoted
• hooked
• inclined
• obsessed