Associations to the word «Obsessive»

Wiktionary

OBSESSIVE, adjective. Prone to cause obsession
OBSESSIVE, adjective. Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.
OBSESSIVE, adjective. Excessive, as results from obsession.
OBSESSIVE, noun. A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession

Dictionary definition

OBSESSIVE, noun. A person who has obsessions.
OBSESSIVE, adjective. Characterized by or constituting an obsession; "the obsessional character of his response"; "obsessive gambling".

Wise words

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