Addicting vs. Addictive — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Addicting and Addictive
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Definitions
Addicting
To cause to have a medically or psychologically significant addiction
The thief was addicted to cocaine. My uncle is addicted to gambling.
Addictive
Causing or tending to cause addiction
An addictive substance.
Addicting
To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually
That show was so good that I became addicted to watching it.
Addictive
Characterized by or susceptible to addiction
An addictive personality.
Addicting
To cause to use something on a regular or dependent basis
Economies that are addicted to fossil fuels.
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Addictive
Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.
These are addictive drugs.
Addicting
A person who has an addiction, as to narcotics or gambling.
Addictive
Enjoyable.
Have you seen that new TV show? It's so addictive.
Addicting
A devoted adherent; a fan
A soap-opera addict.
Addictive
Characterized by or susceptible to addiction.
He has an addictive personality.
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Addicting
(US) Causing addiction.
Addictive
A drug that causes an addiction.
Addicting
Present participle of addict
Addictive
Anything that is very habit-forming.
Addictive
Causing or characterized by addiction;
Addictive drugs
Addictive behavior
