obsessive

/əb'sesiv/

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Word: Obsessive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Usage Instructions:

• "Obsessive" is used to describe behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that are excessive or overwhelming. You can use it to describe people or actions.

Example:

• Simple Example: "She has an obsessive interest in collecting stamps." (This means she thinks about and spends a lot of time collecting stamps.)
• Advanced Example: "His obsessive need for perfection often leads to stress and anxiety." (Here, "obsessive" describes a need that is so strong it causes problems.)

Word Variants:

• Noun: Obsession (the state of being obsessed)
• Noun: Obsessive (can also refer to a person who has an obsession)
• Adverb: Obsessively (how someone does something in an obsessive way)

Different Meanings:

While "obsessive" typically refers to a strong focus on something, it can also imply a negative connotation if it affects a person's life or relationships. For example, being "obsessive" about work might mean you neglect your health or friendships.

Synonyms:

• Fixated
• Preoccupied
• Compulsive
• Fanatical

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Obsessed with": This phrase means to be very focused on something, often to an unhealthy extent.
  • Example: "He is obsessed with his new video game."
• "Caught up in": This can mean being so involved in something that it becomes difficult to think about anything else.
  • Example: "She got caught up in her studies and forgot to eat."

Conclusion:

Being "obsessive" means having an intense focus on something, which can be about interests, habits, or even worries.

Academic

Adjective

1. characterized by or constituting an obsession
   • the obsessional character of his response
   • obsessive gambling

Noun

1. a person who has obsessions

Synonyms

• obsessional