compulsively
compulsively · more compulsively · most compulsively
compulsivamente
compulsivamente
compulsivamente
In a compulsive mannerIn a compulsive manner; obsessively.
US/kəmpˈʌlsɪvli/
» Tom compulsively writes sentences every day.
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3 languagesExamples
6 sentencesTom compulsively writes sentences every day.
She plays with her hair compulsively when she studies.
I think he was probably just lying compulsively as usual.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a compulsive manner; obsessively.
More definitions
- in a compulsive manner
Forms
more compulsively, most compulsively| Comparative | more compulsively Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most compulsively |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a compulsive manner:obsessivelyobsessionally
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcompulsive
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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