obsessive

UK
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
US
/əˈsɛsɪv/

Translations

obsessivenoun
obsessives
pl
UK
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
US
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
Her obsessive with details can be overwhelming.
Ее навязчивость к деталям может быть подавляющей.
His obsessive with cleanliness is well-known.
Его одержимость чистотой хорошо известна.
obsessiveadjective
more obsessive
Comp.
most obsessive
Super.
UK
/əbˈsɛsɪv/
US
/əˈsɛsɪv/
He has an obsessive need to check his phone every minute.
У него навязчивое желание проверять телефон каждую минуту.
She is obsessive about keeping her house clean.
Она одержима тем, чтобы её дом был чистым.

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.