addict (Meaning)
addict (n)
someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms
addict (v)
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
addict (p. p.)
Addicted; devoted.
addict (v. t.)
To apply habitually; to devote; to habituate; -- with to.
To adapt; to make suitable; to fit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of addict
addict Sentence Examples
- Despite numerous attempts, Mark found it challenging to break free from the grip of his smartphone addiction.
- Sarah realized she had become an addict to online shopping, as packages arrived at her doorstep almost daily.
- Jake's friends grew concerned when they noticed he had transformed into a gaming addict, spending hours playing video games each day.
- The therapist worked closely with the recovering addict to develop coping strategies for managing stress without resorting to substance abuse.
- Amanda admitted to her support group that she was an addict in recovery, striving every day to stay clean from drugs.
- The young artist was an addict of coffee, claiming it was the fuel that ignited his creativity during late-night painting sessions.
- Despite knowing the health risks, Tom struggled to break free from being a compulsive junk food addict.
- After attending a self-help program, Lisa openly acknowledged she was a sugar addict and committed to making dietary changes.
- The documentary shed light on the challenges faced by a former gambling addict as he rebuilt his life after overcoming the addiction.
- Recognizing the signs of becoming a workaholic, Emily sought professional help to address her addictive behavior and achieve a healthier work-life balance.
FAQs About the word addict
someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction, someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of t
freak, fiend,user, junkie,head, hophead, junky, druggie, stoner, doper
nonuser,nonuser, nonaddict,nonaddict,
Despite numerous attempts, Mark found it challenging to break free from the grip of his smartphone addiction.
Sarah realized she had become an addict to online shopping, as packages arrived at her doorstep almost daily.
Jake's friends grew concerned when they noticed he had transformed into a gaming addict, spending hours playing video games each day.
The therapist worked closely with the recovering addict to develop coping strategies for managing stress without resorting to substance abuse.
