Addicted: meaning, definitions and examples

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addicted

[ əˈdɪktɪd ]

^{Context #1}

to drugs or a harmful substance

Physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance, and unable to stop taking it without adverse effects.

Synonyms

dependent, enslaved, hooked

Examples of usage

She was addicted to heroin and cocaine.
He became addicted to painkillers after his surgery.

^{Context #2}

to a particular activity or behavior

Enthusiastically devoted to a particular activity or thing, to the point where it becomes compulsive or harmful.

Synonyms

compulsive, fanatic, obsessed

Examples of usage

She was addicted to playing video games for hours on end.
He was addicted to exercising and would spend hours at the gym.

Translations

Translations of the word "addicted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viciado

🇮🇳 आदी

🇩🇪 süchtig

🇮🇩 kecanduan

🇺🇦 залежний

🇵🇱 uzależniony

🇯🇵 中毒

🇫🇷 accro

🇪🇸 adicto

🇹🇷 bağımlı

🇰🇷 중독된

🇸🇦 مدمن

🇨🇿 závislý

🇸🇰 závislý

🇨🇳 上瘾

🇸🇮 odvisen

🇮🇸 háður

🇰🇿 тәуелді

🇬🇪 დამოკიდებული

🇦🇿 asılı

🇲🇽 adicto

Word origin

The word 'addicted' originated from the Latin word 'addictus', which means 'assigned or devoted'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to being strongly inclined or attached to something, especially in a negative or harmful way.