obsessive

About 2.32 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Prone to cause obsession.

   The idea is too tempting, it's obsessive.

2. adjective Having one thought or pursuing one activity (an obsession) to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.

   Hardcore fans' obsessive behavior may take over their lives.

3. adjective Excessive, as results from obsession.

   A workaholic's obsessive zeal may lead to success or burnout.

4. noun A person who is obsessed, who has an obsession.

Similar words

obsessional neurotic psychoneurotic obsessed obsession compulsive exaggerated excessive forced compulsives

Often followed by

compulsive and thoughts concern about interest preoccupation desire fear

Word family

obsessively obsessiveness obsessivenesses obsessives