habit-forming

adjective
UK: /həˈbɪt ˌfɔːmɪŋ/
US: /həˈbɪt ˌfɔːrmɪŋ/

  1. Likely to cause addiction or a strong desire to do something repeatedly.

    1. This game is habit-forming, I can't stop playing it.
    2. The nicotine in cigarettes makes them a highly habit-forming substance that many struggle to quit.

  2. Something that quickly establishes as a routine or dependency because it is enjoyable or perceived as beneficial.

    1. Watching this show is habit-forming after a long day.
    2. The relaxing effects of herbal tea can be habit-forming, leading to a nightly ritual.

Synonyms

compulsive engaging dependent captivating addictive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "habit-forming" in English means: Likely to cause addiction or a strong desire to do something repeatedly., Something that quickly establishes as a routine or dependency because it is enjoyable or perceived as beneficial..

The phonetic transcription of "habit-forming" is /həˈbɪt ˌfɔːmɪŋ/ in British English and /həˈbɪt ˌfɔːrmɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "habit-forming": compulsive, engaging, dependent, captivating, addictive.

Example usage of "habit-forming": "This game is habit-forming, I can't stop playing it.". More examples on the page.