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[ adjective ] compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
Examples "she is addicted to chocolate" "addicted to cocaine" Used in print (R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)Holmes is addicted to the use of cocaine and other refreshing stimulants ; he is prone to semi catatonic trances induced by the playing of the vioiln ; he is a recluse , an incredible egotist , a confirmed misogynist . Related terms |
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