adjective
- physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
- enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing or activity
Usage: informal
Examples
- He became addicted to painkillers after his surgery.
- She’s been addicted to cigarettes for twenty years.
- Many people are addicted to their smartphones.
- I’m completely addicted to this new TV series.
- The treatment center helps people who are addicted to drugs.
- He’s addicted to playing video games all night.
- She admits she’s addicted to shopping online.