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hooked Synonyms
Another word for hooked
Choosing another word for hooked depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Keenly enthusiastic about, captivated by, or devoted to a particular activity or interest (informal).
Usage Example
"After taking a single introductory pottery class, she was completely obsessed on ceramics."
Strongest
obsessed
Strong
enamored
captivated
sold
enthralled
fascinated
devoted
smitten
• adjective (Context 2)
Physically or psychologically addicted to a substance or habit (informal).
Usage Example
"He became addicted on prescription painkillers following his knee surgery."
Strongest
addicted
dependent
Strong
habituated
strung-out
• adjective (Context 3)
Curved or bent like a hook; aquiline.
Usage Example
"The golden eagle used its sharp, aquiline beak to tear into the prey."
Strongest
aquiline
Strong
curved
crooked
bent
arched
uncinate
recurved
• adjective (Context 4)
Made by pulling loops of yarn or strips of fabric through a woven canvas backing with a hook (especially of a rug).
Usage Example
"A colorful tufted rug lay in front of the farmhouse fireplace."
Weak
tufted
Opposites of hooked
The opposite of hooked shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
straight
indifferent
clean
uninterested
sober
unbent
apathetic
bored
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hooked. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hooked