Just listened to a podcast from grammar girl comparing the words 'addictive' and 'addicting'. She said only half of the dictionaries listed 'addicting' as a word, but "addictive" is for sure a word. Addictive is the safe choice to use, such as saying, "Caffeine is addictive." She also said that the word 'addictive' can be used in positive or negative settings. Usually, when I think about the word 'addictive', it is in reference to a problem afflicting an individual (me included). It has a negative connotation.
Perhaps one way to use the word 'addictive' in a positive way is when a man or woman tries a new sport or healthy food and simply cannot stay away from it. His/her behavior is certainly addictive, but it may not be addicting...
What are you addicted to?
Perhaps one way to use the word 'addictive' in a positive way is when a man or woman tries a new sport or healthy food and simply cannot stay away from it. His/her behavior is certainly addictive, but it may not be addicting...
What are you addicted to?
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