hooked
word · lemma: hook
Definition
Hooked usually means very interested in something and unable to stop doing, watching, or thinking about it. It can also mean physically caught on a hook, or addicted to a drug or habit.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in informal English. “Be hooked on” is used for addiction or strong enthusiasm: “hooked on coffee,” “hooked on that show.” For serious substance addiction, it can sound casual, so use carefully. Physical meaning appears in contexts like fishing, clothing, or objects getting caught.
Example Sentences
After one episode, I was hooked on the series.
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His jacket got hooked on the fence.
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She became hooked on cigarettes when she was young.
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I didn't expect much from the game, but now I'm totally hooked.
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That podcast is so good—it got me hooked right away.
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Be careful with those online shops—they're designed to get you hooked.
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