addicted
Translation
addicted, hooked
Examples
He became addicted to painkillers.
He became addicted to painkillers.
I'm addicted to this new TV show.
I'm addicted to this new TV show.
Grammar Patterns
addicted ((to sth.)) dependent on sth. He is addicted to drugs.
addicted ((to sth.)) very interested in sth. I'm addicted to my phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dependent, hooked, obsessed; Antonyms: sober, indifferent
Etymology
Past participle of the obsolete verb 'addict', from Latin 'addictus' (assigned, devoted).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'add'ed to something, so you can't be separated from it.