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Definition of obsessed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- She is obsessed with vintage cameras.
2.
powerful feelingsdriven or controlled by a strong feeling or desire
- He seemed obsessed by revenge after the loss.
Expressions with obsessed
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thinking only about yourself and your own needs
He is so self-obsessed he ignores everyone else.
Origin of obsessed
Latin, obsessus (besieged)
Terms with obsessed included in their meaning
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obsessive person
person obsessed with cleanliness and order
obsession
person obsessed with computer technology
sports
obsessed with football activities
strong interest
become very interested or obsessed with something
informal
person obsessed with health and well-being
obsessed
temporarily obsessed with an activity
self-obsessed person
person extremely focused on their own importance
informal
obsessed without any tangible benefit
infatuation
infatuated or obsessed with someone
gaming
obsessed with winning in video games
strong enthusiasm
feel extremely excited or obsessed with someone or something
emotional worry
feel very worried or obsessed about something
enthusiasm
extremely enthusiastic or obsessed with something
men's gadgets
adult men obsessed with gadgets like children with toys
obsession
person obsessed with using computers excessively
obsession
state of being obsessed with something
enthusiastic person
extremely enthusiastic or obsessed with football
romantic
be deeply infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
obsession
person obsessed with maintaining perfect health
psychology
obsessed with something or someone
cleanliness
person obsessed with cleanliness
emotion
very enthusiastic or obsessed with someone or something
obsession
obsessed or preoccupied with something
emotion
very enthusiastic or obsessed with someone or something
Examples of obsessed in a sentence
They became obsessed with the latest conspiracy theory. She grew obsessed with uncovering the truth. They were obsessed by the idea of perfection.
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- French:obsédé, hanté, ...
- German:besessen, ...
- Italian:ossessionato, ...
- Spanish:obsesionado, ensimismado, ...
- Portuguese:obcecado, dominado, ...
- Chinese:痴迷的, 着魔的, ...
- Japanese:取り憑かれている, 取り憑かれた, ...
- Arabic:مَهْووس, مُهَوَّس, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹבְסֵסִיבִי, ...
- Russian:одержимый, ...
- Ukrainian:одержимий, схиблений, ...
- Hindi:जुनूनी, ग्रस्त, ...
Definition of obsess - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
mindtr. dominate the thoughts of someonetr.
- The idea of failure obsessed him.
2.
psychologyintr. worry neurotically or obsessivelyintr.
- He obsesses about his health constantly.
3.
cause obsessiontr. Rare affect someone with an obsessiontr. Rare
- He is obsessed with collecting rare books..
Origin of obsess
Latin, obsessus (besieged)
Examples of obsess in a sentence
He would obsess about his appearance before every meeting. She tends to obsess over minor details. They obsess about their appearance before every event. Don't obsess about what others think.
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- French:obséder, s'obséder, ...
- German:beherrschen, sich ängstigen, ...
- Italian:ossessionare, ossessionarsi, ...
- Spanish:obsesionar, obsesionarse, ...
- Portuguese:obsessionar, ficar obcecado, ...
- Chinese:萦绕, 过分担忧, ...
- Japanese:支配する, 心配する, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَحْوَذَ, هَوِسَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַטְרִיד, לְאוֹבְסֵס, ...
- Russian:овладеть, зацикливаться, ...
- Ukrainian:заволодівати, зациклюватися, ...
- Hindi:मन में छा जाना, चिंता करना, ...
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