obsessive
obsessive · more obsessive · most obsessive
непоступливий, невідступний, непіддатливий
своенравный
obsessiv, besessen, zwanghaft
Prone to cause obsessionProne to cause obsession.
/əbˈsɛs.ɪv/
» I think that Tom is obsessive.
Meaning
3 sensesProne to cause obsession.
The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.
characterized by or constituting an obsession
Having one thought or pursuing one activity (an obsession) to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.
obsessiv, zwanghaft
Excessive, as results from obsession.
A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.
obsessiv, besessen
Examples
38 sentencesI think that Tom is obsessive.
Do people ever accuse you of being obsessive?
I think Tom is obsessive.
Tom used to be obsessive.
Tom is obsessive.
deTom ist obsessiv.
Translations
7 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 2
having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others:
excessive:
Forms
more obsessive, most obsessive| Comparative | more obsessive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most obsessive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymshaving one thought or pursuing one activity:headstrongC1unrelentingunyielding
Close in meaning
- characterized by or constituting an obsession:obsessional
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form