What does obsessive mean?
Obsessive means Prone to cause obsession..
Obsessive
/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Prone to cause obsession..
Definitions by Sense
- Prone to cause obsession.
- Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
- Excessive, as results from obsession.
- A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.
Example Sentences
The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.
Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.
A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.
Yes, there were instances of grandstanding and obsessive behaviour, but many were concealed at the time to help protect an aggressively peddled narrative of [Oscar] Pistorius the paragon, the emblem, the trailblazer.
Synonyms for obsessive
Antonyms for obsessive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more obsessive
- most obsessive
- obsessives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for obsessive?
Common synonyms include unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong, neurotic.
What is the opposite of obsessive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use obsessive in a sentence?
The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.
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