Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obsessive
Adjective
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; excessively preoccupied or fixated on something.
Examples
- Her obsessive attention to detail made her a great artist.
- He struggled with obsessive thoughts about his performance at work.
- Many people find themselves being obsessive about their health and diet.
Meaning
Referring to thoughts or behaviors that are persistent and unwanted, often leading to anxiety or concern.
Synonyms
- fixated
- compulsive
- preoccupied
- insistent
- monomaniacal
