obsessive
//əbˈsɛsɪv//
Adjective
obsessiveCanonical form
more obsessiveComparative
most obsessiveSuperlative
1
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; preoccupied with a particular thought, feeling, or idea to an excessive or unreasonable degree.
She has an obsessive need to keep everything perfectly clean.
2
Excessively focused on details, order, or perfection, often to the point of causing distress or dysfunction.
His obsessive need for everything to be perfectly organized made it hard for him to relax.
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Noun
obsessiveSingular
1
A person who is obsessive about something; someone who has obsessive tendencies or behaviors.
He's a real obsessive when it comes to keeping his desk organized.