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obsessive in Portuguese

obsessive in Portuguese is obsessivo — obsessive means showing an extreme, excessive focus on one thing, often in an unhealthy way.

obsessive in Portuguese

obsessivo
adj
Having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others.

What does "obsessive" mean?

  1. adj Showing an extreme, excessive focus on one thing, often in an unhealthy way.
    "His obsessive attention to detail made him a great editor but a difficult roommate."
  2. noun A person who is fixated on something to an extreme degree.
    "True crime obsessives flooded the forum with theories."
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obsessive in a sentence

  • His obsessive attention to detail made him a great editor but a difficult roommate.
  • She kept obsessive records of every penny she spent.
  • True crime obsessives flooded the forum with theories.

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What is "obsessive" in Portuguese?

"obsessive" in Portuguese is obsessivo. obsessive means: Showing an extreme, excessive focus on one thing, often in an unhealthy way.

How do you use "obsessive" in a sentence?

Example: "His obsessive attention to detail made him a great editor but a difficult roommate." In Portuguese, "obsessive" is obsessivo.

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