addicting

• Adjektiv, das etwas beschreibt, das so angenehm oder fesselnd ist, dass es ein starkes Verlangen auslöst, damit weiterzumachen oder es weiter zu konsumieren; oft im Sinne von süchtig machend oder stark anziehend.

An adjective used to describe something that is so enjoyable or compelling that it causes a strong desire to continue doing or using it.

1. Causing addictionB2informalamerican

   Describes something that causes a person to become physically or mentally dependent on it.

   Abhängigkeit verursachend

   • This video game is so addicting; I can't stop playing it.
   • The show is incredibly addicting, I binge-watched the whole season.
   • Some people find social media to be very addicting.

   Synonymeaddictivehabit-forming

• Verb, das bezeichnet, bei jemandem eine körperliche oder psychische Abhängigkeit von einer Substanz oder Tätigkeit hervorzurufen. Auch: jemanden an etwas gewöhnen oder in etwas hineinziehen, sodass er nicht mehr davon loskommt.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

1. Cause dependenceB2formal

   To cause someone to become physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity.

   Abhängigkeit verursachen

   • The drug can addict users after just a few doses.
   • Gambling can addict people quickly if they are not careful.
   • The game is designed to addict players with its reward system.

   Synonymeenslavehook

2. Devote obsessivelyB2informal

   To cause someone to become very interested in or devoted to something.

   abhängig machen

   • The series addicted her to watching every episode.
   • He is addicted to solving crossword puzzles.
   • Social media can addict people to constant checking.

   Synonymeaccustomapplydedicatedevotehabituate