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addicted Synonyms

Another word for addicted

Choosing another word for addicted depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Physically or mentally dependent on a particular substance, habit, or behavior, and unable to stop without experiencing adverse effects.

Usage Example

"Many patients become dependent to prescription painkillers after major surgery if their dosage is not carefully monitored."

Strongest
dependent
hooked
Strong
habituated
enslaved

• adjective (Context 2)

Enthusiastically devoted to or obsessed with a particular interest, hobby, or pastime.

Usage Example

"She became completely obsessed to solving crossword puzzles during her daily morning commute."

Strongest
obsessed
Strong
devoted
hooked
fixated
infatuated
enamored

Opposites of addicted

The opposite of addicted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

indifferent
uninterested
clean
apathetic
sober
averse
abstinent
independent
See all opposites of addicted

• Nearby Words

addendum
adder
addict
addicted
addiction
addictive
addictively

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Addicted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/addicted
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