[more obsessive; most obsessive] : thinking about something or someone too much or in a way that is not normal : having an obsession
▪ Many dancers are obsessive about their weight. ▪ He is an obsessive workaholic who never stops thinking about his job. : showing or relating to an obsession ▪ an obsessive interest in space travel ▪ The new therapy is supposed to help people control their obsessive thoughts. ▪ obsessive attention to detail
▪ Many dancers are obsessive about their weight. ▪ He is an obsessive workaholic who never stops thinking about his job. : showing or relating to an obsession ▪ an obsessive interest in space travel ▪ The new therapy is supposed to help people control their obsessive thoughts. ▪ obsessive attention to detail
— ob·ses·sive·ly adverb
▪ She works obsessively, often for weeks at a time. ▪ talking obsessively about food
▪ She works obsessively, often for weeks at a time. ▪ talking obsessively about food
— ob·ses·sive·ness noun [noncount]





