obsessive
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.thinking or worrying about one thing so much that you cannot think about anything else.
adj.characterised by a preoccupation with a specific idea, activity, or person to the exclusion of other interests.
Simple“He is obsessive about cleanliness and washes his hands every twenty minutes.”
In context“Her obsessive attention to detail made her a brilliant editor, though it often led to friction with writers who preferred a more relaxed approach.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.done in an extreme way that seems like you cannot stop.
adj.excessive in nature or degree, often as a result of an internal compulsion.
Simple“The athlete's obsessive training schedule left her with very little time for a social life.”
In context“The detective's obsessive pursuit of the truth eventually cost him his job, as he began to ignore direct orders from his superiors.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a person who is obsessed with something.
n.a person who exhibits or is prone to obsessions.
Simple“When it comes to classic cars, he is a total obsessive.”
In context“The forum was populated by tech obsessives who spent hours debating the minor differences between various hardware components.”
Synonyms
From obsess + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.