addictive

• Décrit une substance ou une activité qui provoque un besoin fort et nocif de la consommer ou de la pratiquer régulièrement.

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

1. Causing addictionB2formal

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

   qui crée une dépendance

   • 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.

   Synonymesaddictinghabit-forming

2. Engaging or compellingB1informal

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

   Captivant, qui crée une dépendance

   • 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.

   Synonymescaptivatingcompellingengrossinggrippinghabit-formingirresistible

   Antonymesboringoff-puttingrepellentunappealing