obsessive
adjective
ob·ses·sive
äb-ˈse-siv 
əb-
1
a
: tending to cause obsession
b
: excessive often to an unreasonable degree
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by obsession : deriving from obsession
obsessive
noun
obsessively
adverb
obsessiveness
noun
Examples of obsessive in a Sentence
Many dancers are obsessive about their weight.
He is an obsessive workaholic who never stops thinking about his job.
an obsessive interest in space travel
The new therapy is supposed to help people control their obsessive thoughts.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.
—Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
So that’s kind of why so many artists are obsessive with hustling, with always being on the road or always being in the studio.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Watch out for obsessive thoughts or burnout tendencies… Scorpio transits can push you to overdo, but your body will thank you for slowing down.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive
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“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obsessive. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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obsessive
adjective
ob·ses·sive
äb-ˈses-iv
əb-
: of, relating to, having, or being an obsession
obsessively
adverb
Medical Definition
obsessive
1 of 2 adjective
ob·ses·sive
äb-ˈses-iv, əb-
: of, relating to, causing, or characterized by obsession : deriving from obsession
obsessive behavior
obsessively
adverb
obsessiveness
noun
obsessive
2 of 2 noun
: an obsessive individual
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