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.
Her mother, an angry woman and an obsessive hoarder, has recently died, and Livia is stuck with the job of cleaning out her house.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Apart from BookTok, there have always been these really obsessive fan communities,” Friedman says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"She formulated a philosophy of art she dubbed 'self-obliteration' based on simple motifs of obsessive repetition and proliferation," according to her website.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
But what the Hollywood suits don’t realize is that Kris has been a “Camp Miasma” obsessive since childhood.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
From obsessive reading online, the politics, history, and geography of the two Koreas, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the United States would all become familiar.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
![]()
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!