Meaning & use
Addicting
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Causing a strong compulsion to continue doing, using, or consuming something.
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The new puzzle game is so addicting that players lose track of time.
Nicotine is a highly addicting substance found in tobacco products.
A note on using this word
Addicting and addictive are often used interchangeably, though addictive is generally preferred in formal and scientific writing.
Words with a similar meaning
addictive
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