addicted — physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdɪktɪd/
Korean meaning: 특정 물질이나 활동에 신체적, 정신적으로 의존하는; 중독된
Korean pronunciation: 어**딕**티드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so addicted to soap operas that she schedules her entire day around them.
- Scientists warn that people can become addicted to their smartphones within weeks.
- He's addicted to online shopping and his credit card is crying for help.
addicted
ADJECTIVE//əˈdɪktɪd//
physically and mentally dependent on a particular substance or activity
He's so addicted to mobile games that even meals can't pull him away.
What was predicted left him addicted and restricted
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Origin
라틴어 'addictus'에서 유래되었습니다. 고대 로마에서는 빚을 갚지 못한 사람을 채권자의 노예로 '넘겨주다(addicere)'는 의미였는데, 이처럼 자신의 의지와 상관없이 무언가에 완전히 속박된 상태를 나타내게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is so addicted to soap operas that she schedules her entire day around them.”
“Scientists warn that people can become addicted to their smartphones within weeks.”
“He's addicted to online shopping and his credit card is crying for help.”
“Many teenagers are addicted to energy drinks and consume several cans per day.”
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