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obsessional

American  
[uhb-sesh-uhn-uhl] / əbˈsɛʃ ən əl /

adjective

  1. characterized by or indicative of obsession.


Other Word Forms

  • antiobsessional adjective
  • obsessionality noun
  • obsessionally adverb

Example Sentences

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Her work has a continuity, an obsessional quality that transcends any one given form and reflects instead on the eccentric and brilliant slant of her personality and perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Healthline, pure obsessional disorder is not a separate diagnosis from OCD, but the specific description does apply to many people.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s fun, and she gets an obsessional joy in these stories.

From Los Angeles Times

Andrew added that scrolling on the apps also played on his "obsessional nature", as well.

From BBC

But it's an obsessional quest to find the hand she held.

From Salon