as in impulsive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obsessive
But the obsessive, granular restaurant news era arguably starts when Grub Street debuts in 2006 and its editor, Josh Ozersky, aims to post news every hour.
—
New York Times, 7 May 2025
Brian by Jeremy Cooper Brian is a thirtysomething council worker in London who has always led a solitary life, one marked by an obsessive adherence to routine.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
The actress told the festival audience that just prior to filming, director Paul Feig approached her with a new concept: Emily being a romantic interest of her obsessive sister Charity, also played by Lively.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 May 2025
These interests tend to become obsessive, with the need to know every fact and focus on the smallest details.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive
New York Times, 7 May 2025
Brian by Jeremy Cooper Brian is a thirtysomething council worker in London who has always led a solitary life, one marked by an obsessive adherence to routine.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
The actress told the festival audience that just prior to filming, director Paul Feig approached her with a new concept: Emily being a romantic interest of her obsessive sister Charity, also played by Lively.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 May 2025
These interests tend to become obsessive, with the need to know every fact and focus on the smallest details.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive
Adjective
-
Lori, impulsive and headstrong in her own way, won’t let Ruth slip away so easily.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
-
Grandchildren who are close to grandparents are more secure, perform better in school and are less impulsive.—
Mark Gerson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
-
That compulsive need for authority is a quality that Reubens’ friends and family members observed in him, going all the way back to his childhood.—
Dave Itzkoff,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
-
There are also potential long-term effects on kittens separated too early, with studies showing that kittens taken from their mother too early may be increasingly vocal in stressful situations or at higher risk of developing compulsive behaviors or aggression.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share