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obsessively

 

[ əbˈsɛsɪvli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action done in a compulsive or fixated manner

In an obsessive manner; in a way that shows an excessive preoccupation with something.

Synonyms

compulsively, fanatically, fixatedly

Examples of usage

  • She cleaned the house obsessively, unable to relax until everything was spotless.
  • He checked his phone obsessively, constantly refreshing the news feed for updates.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a person or behavior characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a particular subject

Having or showing an excessive preoccupation with something.

Synonyms

compulsive, fanatical, fixated

Examples of usage

  • She had an obsessively neat desk, with everything arranged just so.
  • His obsessively competitive nature drove him to excel in every aspect of his life.

Translations

Translations of the word "obsessively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obsessivamente

🇮🇳 सनकपूर्ण तरीके से

🇩🇪 zwanghaft

🇮🇩 secara obsesif

🇺🇦 нав'язливо

🇵🇱 obsesyjnie

🇯🇵 強迫的に

🇫🇷 obsessionnellement

🇪🇸 obsesivamente

🇹🇷 takıntılı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 강박적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل هوسي

🇨🇿 obsesivně

🇸🇰 obsesívne

🇨🇳 痴迷地

🇸🇮 obsesivno

🇮🇸 þráhyggjulega

🇰🇿 құмарлықпен

🇬🇪 მოძალებით

🇦🇿 maniya ilə

🇲🇽 obsesivamente

Etymology

The word 'obsessively' is derived from the term 'obsessive', which comes from the Latin word 'obsessivus', meaning besieged or haunted. The concept of obsession has been present in human history for centuries, often associated with psychological disorders or extreme passion. The adverb 'obsessively' emerged in modern English to describe behaviors or actions done in an excessive or fixated manner.

See also: obsess, obsessed, obsession, obsessive, obsessiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,233, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.