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Definition of Addicted
1. Adjective. Compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming. "Addicted to cocaine"
Antonyms: Unaddicted
Definition of Addicted
1. Adjective. Being physically or psychologically dependent on something. ¹
2. Verb. (past of addict) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Addicted
1. addict [v] - See also: addict
Lexicographical Neighbors of Addicted
Literary usage of Addicted
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"Partridge 1942 also finds addicted to pejorative and recommends not using it
neutrally unless one is being facetious. But evidence in the OED shows neutral ..."
2. Preventing Gang & Drug Related Witness Intimidation by Peter Finn (1998)
"Some jurisdictions now have technology that Drug Treatment for addicted Witnesses
Many prosecutors reported struggling to meet the needs of addicted ..."
3. Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville (1899)
"CHAPTER X Why the Americans Arc More addicted to Practical Than to Theoretical
Science IF a democratic state of society and ..."
4. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1917)
"«tood to what extent a person must be addicted to the uee of intoxicating liquors
to become an alcoholic, neither is there anything to show that he knew ..."
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