Pronunciation: /əbˈsɛsɪv/
noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'obsessive' can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who has obsessive tendencies.
A1 She is an obsessive about keeping her desk organized.
A2 He has an obsessive need to check his phone every few minutes.
B1 Her obsessive behavior towards cleanliness can be overwhelming at times.
B2 The detective's obsessive focus on the case led to a breakthrough in the investigation.
C1 The artist's obsessive attention to detail is what sets her work apart from others.
C2 His obsessive pursuit of perfection often hinders his ability to complete projects on time.
adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Obsessive' describes someone or something that is excessively preoccupied with a particular thought or feeling.
A1 She has an obsessive love for cats.
A2 He has an obsessive need to check his phone every few minutes.
B1 Her obsessive behavior towards cleanliness often annoys her roommates.
B2 The detective had an obsessive determination to solve the case.
C1 His obsessive attention to detail made him a successful architect.
C2 The artist's obsessive pursuit of perfection led to his masterpiece.
formal The psychologist diagnosed him with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
informal She's a bit obsessive when it comes to keeping her desk organized.
slang He's so obsessive about his car, he won't let anyone else drive it.
figurative Her obsessive need for control was like a weight dragging her down.
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