Obsessive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əbˈsɛs.ɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Obsessive is an adjective meaning Prone to cause obsession.
Meaning
Prone to cause obsession.
More Meanings
- 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.
Word Forms
- obsessives
Synonyms for obsessive
Depending on context, synonyms include unrelenting, unyielding, headstrong, neurotic, psychoneurotic, obsessional.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obsessional, neurotic, psychoneurotic, obsessed, obsession, compulsive.
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