Synonyms for Hooked
Definition of hooked
adjective
- curved down like an eagle's beak
- addicted to a drug
- having or resembling a hook (especially in the ability to grasp and hold); "hooklike thorns"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "hooked"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like addicted, aquiline, crooked can replace "hooked" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "hooked" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Hooked" in song lyrics
See how hooked is used in real songs:
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"It's all a big show, so many people getting hooked"
Cale Sampson — Distractions Part 2 -
"Long and hard enough well then the brotha is hooked"
The Cross Movement — Card Shark -
"Felt left out cause all your friends are hooked"
Digital Underground — Tie the Knot