addicted
UK: əˈdɪktɪd | US: əˈdɪktɪd
adj. physically or mentally dependent on a substance or activity
adj. strongly devoted or inclined to a particular habit or activity
The word "addicted" originates from the Latin addictus, the past participle of addicere ("to assign, surrender, or devote"). In Roman law, addictus referred to someone legally bound or enslaved, often due to debt. Over time, the term evolved to describe a person devoted to a habit or substance, reflecting a metaphorical "enslavement" to it. The suffix "-ed" marks it as an adjective, indicating a state of being.
He became addicted to painkillers after his surgery.
She is addicted to checking social media every few minutes.
Many people are addicted to the adrenaline rush of extreme sports.
The documentary explores why some individuals get addicted to gambling.
He admitted being addicted to caffeine and decided to cut back.