obsessive
pronunciation
How to pronounce obsessive in British English:
UK [əbˈsesɪv]
How to pronounce obsessive in American English:
US [əbˈsesɪv]
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- Adjective:
- characterized by or constituting an obsession
Word Origin
- obsessive (adj.)
- 1911, from obsess + -ive. Related: Obsessively. Obsessive-compulsive is attested from 1927.
Example
- 1. Sometimes they even have obsessive thoughts and / or thoughts about death .
- 2. I do love obsessive characters .
- 3. This leads to an eating disorder and an obsessive compulsive exercise regime .
- 4. Underlying the almost obsessive interest in the future of these countries is the fear that the west is losing its economic ascendancy , and therefore its capacity to shape the post cold war international order .
- 5. She is obsessive about her appearance .