OBSESSIVES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

obsessive

adjective

äb-ˈse-siv

Definition of obsessive

as in impulsive

caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge intrigued by the man's obsessive counting of everyday objects

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Recent Examples of obsessive Williams made sure to credit the Valkyries’ obsessive commitment to spacing on Wednesday. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 His obsessive court rituals — including meticulously aligning his water bottles and executing his precise pre-point routines — were not merely superstitions, but coping mechanisms in a high-stress, solitary sport. — Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In fact, Jaissle, with his emotional touchline demeanour and obsessive tactical demands, comes across more as a highly-strung indie-rock songwriter/front man. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Moore plays a shy housewife whose small role in a community theater production transforms her into an obsessive method actor. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obsessive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsessive

Adjective

Madrigal will play Dan, James’ divorced best friend whose plans for single life are derailed by James and Jeanie’s impulsive wedding.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Tom framed the incident in the context of Hilton’s recent, impulsive relocation from Las Vegas to his hometown of Miami.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of impulsive

Adjective

In the series, LaNasa plays Tracy, the mother of compulsive liar Sloane Caraway (Shailene Woodley).

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
However, what separates Snapchat from its competitors, Sunday said, are its features that lead to compulsive use, like a daily streak symbolized with a flame.

— Lauren Linder, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026