as in impulsive
caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge
intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obsessive
Horror-comedy Borderline, out now, stars Nicholson, 33, as Duerson, an obsessive fan of Weaving’s pop star Sofia who breaks into her home to stage their wedding.
—
Jack Smart, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
At first supporting her obsessive efforts, the soulful boyfriend-babysitter forces her to make an impossible choice introducing gender politics and an emotional messiness that makes Brockovich’s rags-to-riches story far more compelling.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The forward thrust of a work session can get lost amid the obsessive pursuit of nailing every minor detail—or rather, the central thrust of a play can get lost in its own attempts to render its world just so.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
So Far The studio run-throughs of the entire album are a delight to sample, as the occasional rough patches and vocal improvisations add authenticity to the band’s obsessive crusade for perfection.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive
Jack Smart, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
At first supporting her obsessive efforts, the soulful boyfriend-babysitter forces her to make an impossible choice introducing gender politics and an emotional messiness that makes Brockovich’s rags-to-riches story far more compelling.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The forward thrust of a work session can get lost amid the obsessive pursuit of nailing every minor detail—or rather, the central thrust of a play can get lost in its own attempts to render its world just so.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025
So Far The studio run-throughs of the entire album are a delight to sample, as the occasional rough patches and vocal improvisations add authenticity to the band’s obsessive crusade for perfection.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obsessive
Cite this Entry
“Obsessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsessive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share