obsessive

Plural: obsessives

Noun

• a person who has obsessions
• A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

Adjective Satellite

• characterized by or constituting an obsession
  • "obsessive gambling"

Adj

• Prone to cause obsession.
• Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
• Excessive, as results from obsession.

Examples

• A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.
• Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.
• The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.

Synonyms

obsessional, headstrong, unrelenting, unyielding

Related Words

obsess, obsession, obsessional

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