obsessive

ob-ses-sive · adjective/noun

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Definitions

adjective/noun

  1. 1.

    Of the nature of an obsession; preoccupying one's thoughts excessively.

  2. 2.

    A person who is obsessed with something.

  3. 3.

    Relating to or affected by an obsession.

Forms

plural: obsessives

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    obsessive-compulsive — relating to a disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors
  • •
    obsessive love — an unhealthy emotional attachment

Related words

Antonyms: casual, indifferent, relaxed
See also: compulsive, obsessed, obsession
Synonyms: compulsive, fanatical, fixated

Etymology

From obsess + -ive, from Latin obsessus, past participle of obsidere ("to besiege").