obsessive
adjective
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Definition of obsessive
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Synonyms
besetting, compulsive, driven, impulsive, obsessional
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Conder, a Louisville native who works for Spectrum, is passionate and maybe a bit obsessive over her made-from-scratch recipe. — Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, "Beer + cheese. Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Kentucky concoction," 26 Aug. 2019 There is an obsessive quality to all this that neither seeks nor requires the reader’s assent. — Tim Parks, Harper's magazine, "Murder Italian Style," 19 Aug. 2019 This move reflects the growing body of scientific literature suggesting that psychedelics are effective treatment for addiction, obsessive compulsive disorder, end-of-life anxiety, and depression. — Olivia Goldhill, Quartz, "Oregonian activists are laying the legal groundwork for therapeutic magic mushrooms," 16 Aug. 2019 Much of the series emphasizes Todd Chrisley's obsessive yet comedic efforts to keep tabs on three of his kids — two of whom are in their 20s — and his mother. — CBS News, "Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley plead not guilty to tax evasion charges," 14 Aug. 2019 Much of the series emphasizes Todd Chrisley’s obsessive yet comedic efforts to keep tabs on three of his kids, two of whom are in their 20s, and his mother. — Washington Post, "‘Chrisley Knows Best’ stars charged with federal tax evasion," 13 Aug. 2019 Much of the series emphasizes Todd Chrisley’s obsessive yet comedic efforts to keep tabs on three of his kids, two of whom are in their 20s, and his mother. — Time, "Reality TV Star Todd Chrisley Indicted on Tax Evasion, Bank Fraud Charges," 13 Aug. 2019 According to the company half the (slightly obsessive) wearers of its cultish wool sneakers do in fact wear socks, which is why the company is launching its own line of eco-friendly socks. — Shannon Fitzgerald, Fortune, "Cult Shoe Brand Allbirds Steps in a New Direction: Eco-Friendly Socks," 13 Aug. 2019 But as more discussions hinge on the contents of the paper, that remoteness becomes frustrating, and Wilson’s quest for answers comes off as obsessive and unnecessary. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "A Flawed Thriller About the Myth of the ‘Model Immigrant’," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'obsessive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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