Synonyms

obsessed

American

[uhb-sest] / əbˈsɛst /

adjective

having an obsession (usually followed by with orby ).

He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.
having or displaying signs of an obsession.

The audiophile entered the record store wearing an obsessed smile.

Other Word Forms

self-obsessed adjective
unobsessed adjective

Etymology

Origin of obsessed

First recorded in 1835–45; obsess + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The other benefit of being obsessed with the Christmas singles was that it helped you find the other weirdos.

From Salon

They don’t know what the current viral skin care product is, whether ankle socks are in or out, or why everyone is obsessed with protein.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as weeks of detention turned into months, Benjamin obsessed over the school semester, well underway.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White has revealed he is “obsessed” with real estate and regularly spends his free time scrolling on the Realtor.com app, “fantasizing” about homes he might like to buy.

From MarketWatch

At the same time, he became obsessed with indie films that never played in Phoenix-area theaters.

From The Wall Street Journal

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