obsessed | ||
1. | [ adjective ] having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something | |
Synonyms: | preoccupied taken_up haunted | |
Examples: | "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle" "was absolutely obsessed with the girl" "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children" |
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Related terms: | concerned | |
2. | [ adjective ] influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion | |
Synonyms: | possessed | |
Examples: | "by love possessed" |
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Related terms: | controlled | |
Similar spelling: |
obsess obsessive obsession obsessivity obsessively obsessional |