I have never heard the term addictive used to describe a non-harmful context. From Wordnik.com. [GamePolitics News] Reference
So, as you said, if you remove the term addictive from the equation, would people change their minds about the pill?. From Wordnik.com. [A hypothetical question for you « knitnut.net] Reference
Peggle is one of the few games which the word addictive can legitimately be applied to. From Wordnik.com. [Your Local Guardian | Wimbledon] Reference
Sorry to be the grammar nazi here, but the word is "addictive" - addict-IVE, not addict-ING!. From Wordnik.com. [GameSpot's News, Screenshots, Movies, Reviews, Previews, Downloads, and Features]
It also happens to be extremely addictive, which is why we regulate it. From Wordnik.com. [Friendly Fire: Gun Nuts Go Full-Auto on One of Their Own « Lean Left] Reference
I mentioned before that I joined facebook, well I'm still resisting its so called addictive power. From Wordnik.com. [Read It!] Reference
It's not dependent in a kind of addictive sense at all. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 21, 2003] Reference
E-Learning Journeys: How 'addictive' is Social Networking?. From Wordnik.com. [How 'addictive' is Social Networking?] Reference
All communication system on the net has some "addictive" potential. From Wordnik.com. [Byte Murder] Reference
Just to say that my use of the word "addictive" in this post was ill-advised. From Wordnik.com. [Mind Hacks: Why email is addictive (and what to do about it)] Reference
The starter games themselves are pretty simple - and classically "addictive". From Wordnik.com. [May 2009] Reference
Before and for years I used every kind of addictive behavior to avoid these truths. From Wordnik.com. [Lisa Guest: Marriage and Kids: Are Women Just Checking Off the Boxes?] Reference
O'BRIEN: Elijah, do you find it -- maybe this isn't the right term, but as kind of addictive?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2002] Reference
What, claims that MMOs are "addictive" and use of them requires medical treatment isn't enough for you?. From Wordnik.com. [Virtual Worlds as non-predatory spaces] Reference
Many players use the term "addictive" as high praise, such as; "That game is so cool, it's so addictive!". From Wordnik.com. [What Are You Missing?] Reference
They are kind of addictive and I don't have any other hand work at the moment, except some binding I need to do. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-04-01] Reference
It's more than likely some kind of addictive substance, either his alcoholism coming into full effect or his drug use. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2004-09-01] Reference
I find it that I have an "addictive" personality as well and GTD tricks usually end up in more procrastination for me. From Wordnik.com. [A 2006 productivity hot-or-not guide] Reference
No long-term addictive pattern. From Wordnik.com. [The Year's Best Science Fiction 23rd Annual Collection]
I could say anything is 'addictive', using that logic. From Wordnik.com. [Latest from PALGN] Reference
"Coaching is kind of addictive, in some ways," he said. From Wordnik.com. [Brownsville Herald :] Reference
Other "addictive" substances raise serotonin levels, too. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
Other Thoughts: So much is made of MMOs being "addictive". From Wordnik.com. [Newegg.com RSS Feed - Daily Deals] Reference
It's the kind of addictive reality television that makes you laugh out loud. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Michael Waltrip's crew was using a fuel addictive which is illegal in racing. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
Other studies reveal that some products themselves are designed to be 'addictive'. From Wordnik.com. [The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and Our Future] Reference
"It's kind of addictive," said Mark Larson, a self-employed carpenter turned tree guru. From Wordnik.com. Reference
German Social Affairs Minister suggests making 'addictive' games available to adults only. From Wordnik.com. [Megite Technology News: What's Happening Right Now] Reference
The word you are looking for is 'addictive'. the artificial sun in wow does not cause cancer. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
You are less likely to die of a codeine overdose, but it is quite addictive which isn't fun. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
It has the same kind of addictive magic, suspense, and excitement that the X-Com games had. From Wordnik.com. [ManifestoGames.com -] Reference
There are people who exhibit "addictive" traits with all sorts of entertainment and media though. From Wordnik.com. [FriendFeed - georgeh] Reference
The "addictive" / "responsible" line is so murky that I believe it totally depends on the person. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
Widely hailed as an "addictive" gem, the game was also praised for having the "depth of a regular title". From Wordnik.com. [Computer And Video Games] Reference
It is kind of addictive in a way to freak people out though the use of language, and many Aspies consider that sport. From Wordnik.com. [Wrong Planet Asperger / Autism Forums] Reference
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