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addictive

/əˈdɪk.tɪv/

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adjective

B2formalcommonmedical/əˈdɪk.tɪv/

Describes a substance or activity that causes a strong and harmful need to regularly take or do it.

ruОписывает вещество или занятие, вызывающее сильную и вредную потребность регулярно его принимать или делать.esDescribe una sustancia o actividad que causa una necesidad fuerte y perjudicial de consumirla o practicarla regularmente.frDécrit une substance ou une activité qui provoque un besoin fort et nocif de la consommer ou de la pratiquer régulièrement.deBeschreibt eine Substanz oder Tätigkeit, die ein starkes und oft schädliches Verlangen danach auslöst, sie regelmäßig zu konsumieren oder auszuüben.ptDescreve uma substância ou atividade que provoca uma necessidade forte e prejudicial de consumir ou praticar regularmente. Também pode indicar algo tão envolvente que é difícil parar de fazer.zh形容某种物质或活动会让人产生强烈且难以摆脱的依赖,需要不断使用或进行;也可泛指令人着迷、欲罢不能的事物。arيصف مادة أو نشاطًا يسبب حاجة قوية وضارة لتناوله أو ممارسته بانتظام. ويشمل أيضًا ما يجذب الانتباه ويجعل المرء غير قادر على التوقف عنه.

  1. Causing addiction B2 formal

    Describes a substance, activity, or behavior that can lead to a strong physical or psychological dependence.

    • Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances known.
    • Some video games are designed to be highly addictive.
    • The addictive nature of social media is a growing concern.

    ruВызывающий зависимостьesAdictivo (que causa adicción)frqui crée une dépendancedesüchtig machendptQue causa dependênciazh令人上瘾的arمُسْبِب الإدمان

    Synonyms: addictinghabit-forming

  2. Engaging or compelling B1 informal

    Informally used to describe something that is so enjoyable or interesting that you want to keep doing it.

    • This new series is incredibly addictive; I watched the whole season in one night.
    • The puzzle game is simple but addictive.
    • Her songs have an addictive melody that stays in your head.

    ruЗахватывающийesAdictivo, cautivadorfrCaptivant, qui crée une dépendancedeFesselndptViciantezh令人上瘾的arجاذب وممتع

    Synonyms: captivatingcompellingengrossinggrippinghabit-formingirresistible

    Antonyms: boringoff-puttingrepellentunappealing

  • more addictive comparative form
  • most addictive superlative form