obsessive
Prone to cause obsessionProne to cause obsession.
» I think that Tom is obsessive.
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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. — Felixjp
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
Forms
more obsessive, most obsessive| Comparative | more obsessive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most obsessive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- characterized by or constituting an obsession:obsessional
Word family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.