Addicting vs. Addictive

Addicting vs. Addictive — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Addicting and Addictive

Addictingverb

present participle of addict

Addictiveadjective

Causing or tending to cause addiction; habit-forming.

These are addictive drugs.

Addictingverb

present participle of addict

Addictiveadjective

Enjoyable.

Have you seen that new TV show? It's so addictive.

Addictingadjective

(US) Causing addiction.

Addictiveadjective

Characterized by or susceptible to addiction.

He has an addictive personality.
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Addictivenoun

A drug that causes an addiction.

Addictivenoun

Anything that is very habit-forming.

Addictiveadjective

causing or characterized by addiction;

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