compulsive

Plural: compulsives

Noun

a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things
One who exhibits compulsive behaviours.

Adjective Satellite

caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
- "compulsive drinking"
strongly motivated to succeed

Adj

Uncontrolled or reactive and irresistible.
Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

Examples

Jenny is a compulsive liar—don't believe a thing she says.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French compulsif, formed from Latin compulsus, past participle of compellere (“to compel”), from com- (“together”) + pellere (“to drive”).

Synonyms

determined, driven

Scrabble Score: 19

compulsive: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
compulsive: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
compulsive: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

compulsive: valid Words With Friends Word