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obsessive

UK
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
US
/əˈsɛsɪv/

Translations

obsessivenoun
obsessives
pl
UK
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
US
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
obsédéAu féminin : obsédée. Terme courant pour désigner une personne trop fixée sur un sujet ou une activité.
As an obsessive, he spent every waking hour perfecting his model train collection.
En tant qu’obsédé, il passait chaque heure d’éveil à perfectionner sa collection de trains miniatures.
Additional translations
obsessionnelEmploi plus soutenu ou psychologique pour désigner une personne marquée par une obsession.
Synonyms
compulsive
fanatic
maniac
zealot
monomaniac
addict
enthusiast
stickler
obsessiveadjective
more obsessive
Comp.
most obsessive
Super.
UK
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
US
/əˈsɛsɪv/
obsessionnelLe plus courant pour exprimer le caractère envahissant ou compulsif d’une obsession.
Her obsessive attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
Son attention obsessionnelle aux détails a fait d’elle une excellente rédactrice.
obsessionnelEn psychologie, pour des pensées ou des comportements intrusifs et persistants.
He struggled with obsessive thoughts that made daily life difficult.
Il luttait contre des pensées obsessionnelles qui rendaient la vie quotidienne difficile.
Synonyms
enthralled
addicted
possessive
infatuated
fanatical
preoccupied
fixated
compulsive
Antonyms
indifferent
unconcerned
dispassionate

Definitions

obsessivenoun
A person who is excessively preoccupied with a particular activity, interest, or subject.
As an obsessive, he spent every waking hour perfecting his model train collection.
obsessiveadjective
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; having an excessive or compulsive preoccupation with something.
Her obsessive attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
(Psychology) Of thoughts or behaviour: intrusive, persistent, and distressing, as characteristic of obsessive–compulsive disorder.
He struggled with obsessive thoughts that made daily life difficult.
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