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obsessional

UK
/əˈsɛʃənl/
US
/əˈsɛʃənl/

Translations

obsessionaladjective
more obsessional
Comp.
most obsessional
Super.
UK
/əˈsɛʃənl/
US
/əˈsɛʃənl/
Her obsessional thoughts kept her awake at night.
Ее навязчивые мысли не давали ей спать по ночам.
He has an obsessional need to check his phone every minute.
У него одержимая потребность проверять телефон каждую минуту.
Synonyms
addictive
fanatical
compulsive
fixated
preoccupying
obsessionalnoun
obsessionals
pl
UK
/əbˈsɛʃənəl/
US
/əbˈsɛʃənəl/
Used countably to denote a person affected by obsessions (e.g. ‘an obsessional’).
Synonyms
fixated person
addict
compulsive
zealot
maniac
fanatic
obsessive

Definitions

obsessionaladjective
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; having an excessive or compulsive concern with something.
Her obsessional attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
Psychiatry: Relating to or denoting a type of neurosis marked by recurrent intrusive thoughts or urges.
The patient displayed obsessional behaviours that interfered with daily life.
obsessionalnoun
A person who experiences persistent, intrusive thoughts or impulses; someone affected by obsession.
As an obsessional, he checked the door lock dozens of times each night.
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