obsessive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Obsessive interest in movies was best fed by digging up old reviews and Mad magazine satires.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2021
“It’s not moms and pops growing herbs in their backyards,” says Catherine Price, author of “Vitamania: Our Obsessive Quest for Nutritional Perfection.”
From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2021
Obsessive control is neither healthy nor tolerable and the sooner you deal with the origins of your trust issues the better for all concerned.
From The Guardian • Oct. 20, 2019
His isolation had its roots in his developmental speech delays as a child, the first of a string of diagnoses that included Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Integration Deficit, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2018
Obsessive or not, any parent wants to believe that she is making a big difference in the kind of person her child turns out to be.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
Vocabulary lists containing obsessive
Achievement First 5th Grade IA 1 Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Eats, Shoots & Leaves
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Hey, Kiddo
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
