Synonyms of obsess

obsess

verb

as in to attract

to hold one's attention to an extreme degree

The TV show obsessed me so much that I was up all night watching.

Related Words

• attract
• interest
• fascinate
• intrigue
• enchant
• occupy
• captivate
• busy
• distract
• engross
• bewitch
• allure
• charm
• beguile
• grip
• preoccupy
• involve
• immerse
• engage
• hypnotize
• absorb
• bemuse
• catch up
• enthrall
• monopolize
• mesmerize
• enwrap
• hog

Dissimilar Words

• bore
• weary
• pall
• tire
• jade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obsess

That different direction means a move away from artists sharing the spotlight of the grand final, one of the great annual crossover moments for a country obsessed with music and sport. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

But for the skin-care obsessed, your interest might take you to the Chestnut Hill Bluemercury store for an exclusive masterclass with SkinCeuticals; or at least, that’s what happened to me—my ideal kind of Thursday afternoon. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

During the trial, prosecutors said Kosowski was obsessed with Cozzi — and his fixation drove him to plot the slaying. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Monster purports that Wournos (here played by Ryan Murphy go-to Sarah Paulson) was obsessed with Lizzie Borden, though there is no evidence to back up this idea. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026