obsessive
adjective/əbˈsɛsɪv/
Frequency rank: #8,322 most common English word
Meaning
Thinking about something constantly and excessively, to an unhealthy degree.
Example sentence
Her obsessive attention to detail made every project she worked on nearly perfect.
Synonyms & related words
- compulsive
- fixated
- excessive
- fanatical
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