Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

obsessed

adjective
/əbˈsɛst/
Definition
To be preoccupied or constantly thinking about something or someone.
Examples
  • She was obsessed with her favorite TV show and watched every episode multiple times.
  • He became obsessed with fitness, spending hours at the gym every day.
  • The artist was obsessed with capturing the perfect light in her paintings.
Meaning
When someone is obsessed, they cannot stop thinking about a particular thing, idea, or person; it can dominate their thoughts and actions.
Synonyms
  • fixated
  • infatuated
  • consumed
  • fanatical
  • addicted