addict
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4.7
- noun
- /ˈædɪkt/
- Informal
:
adicto
- I'm a blush addict, So what can I do?
- exercise addict
In fact, I am an addict to hard work.
- In fact, I am an addict to hard work.
- I'm a lip balm addict, so day and night.
- And I am an addict for that accessibility.
Examples
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Uh, I used to call myself a romance addict.
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I am an idea junkie, a Pinterest addict, and a techie geek.
Blog text (13) -
In fact, I am an addict to hard work.
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And I am an addict for that accessibility.
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I've been an adventure addict my whole life.
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When you're a success addict, that's all you want.
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Now for blush, I think in any universe I would be a blush addict through and through.
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You also can't upload photos and filter them, something every Instagram addict should be pleased to hear.
Blog text (12) -
She's a computer addict!
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I've been an adventure addict my whole life.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show
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7.7
A person who is very interested in a particular hobby or subject
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5.5
A person who is very excited about one activity, like music or sport
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3.4
A person who is very interested and excited about a hobby or subject
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6.8
A person who likes something so much it seems extreme
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7.9
A person who loves something and follows it closely, like news or tech
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7.5
A person who loves something and spends a lot of time on it
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7.3
A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly
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6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
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4.1
A person who really loves and supports a singer, team, or show
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7.5
A person who looks for exciting and often dangerous activities like skydiving
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3.7
A person who loves something like a band or team a lot and shows strong support
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6.5
A person who thinks about one thing too much in a way that harms them
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6.1
A person who loves sports very much and watches games all the time
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7.9
A person who drinks a lot of coffee and feels they need it
A person who is very interested in one thing, like games or news
A person who thinks about one thing too much
A person who loves an activity very much and spends a lot of time on it
Compounds
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3.4
A person who regularly drinks coffee, tea, or energy drinks and needs caffeine
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember the casual sense of addict (a fan) is the Latin addictus, 'given over' — a person 'given over' to a hobby is very devoted, like a true 'fan'.