Compulsively

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpʌlsɪvli/

Definitions of compulsively

adverb in a way that is impossible to resist or control

Example Sentences

A1 She compulsively checks her phone every few minutes.

A2 He compulsively organizes his desk before starting work.

B1 The character in the novel compulsively eats to cope with stress.

B2 The detective compulsively searches for clues to solve the case.

C1 The artist compulsively creates new pieces of artwork, never satisfied with the result.

C2 The athlete compulsively trains, always striving for perfection in their performance.

Examples of compulsively in a Sentence

formal She compulsively checked her email every five minutes, even during important meetings.

informal He compulsively rearranges his bookshelf whenever he's feeling stressed.

slang She's always compulsively scrolling through social media, it's like she can't stop.

figurative His need for control was so strong, it was like he was compulsively trying to hold the world together.

Grammatical Forms of compulsively

• past tense: compulsivelyd
• plural: compulsivelys
• comparative: more compulsively
• superlative: most compulsively
• present tense: compulsively
• future tense: will compulsively
• perfect tense: have compulsively
• continuous tense: is compulsively
• singular: compulsively
• positive degree: compulsively
• infinitive: to compulsively
• gerund: compulsivelying
• participle: compulsivelyed

Origin and Evolution of compulsively

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compulsively' originated from the Latin word 'compulsivus', which is derived from the verb 'compellere' meaning 'to compel'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century to describe actions done out of compulsion or necessity, the word 'compulsively' has evolved to commonly refer to behaviors done repeatedly and uncontrollably, often associated with psychological disorders such as OCD or addiction.